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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.92, 419.28 and 198.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.92, 419.28 and 198.98 is: 274.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.92 : 419.28 = 198.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.92/419.28 = 198.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.92x = 419.28 × 198.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.92x = 83,426.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,426.24/303.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.50

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