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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.83, 419.34 and 198.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.83, 419.34 and 198.73 is: 274.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.83 : 419.34 = 198.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.83/419.34 = 198.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.83x = 419.34 × 198.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.83x = 83,336.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,336.71/303.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.29

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