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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.77, 419.19 and 198.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.77, 419.19 and 198.92 is: 274.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.77 : 419.19 = 198.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.77/419.19 = 198.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.77x = 419.19 × 198.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.77x = 83,383.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,383.18/303.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.50

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