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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.81, 419.30 and 198.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.81, 419.30 and 198.99 is: 274.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.81 : 419.30 = 198.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.81/419.30 = 198.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.81x = 419.30 × 198.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.81x = 83,436.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,436.26/303.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.63

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