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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.95, 419.22 and 198.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.95, 419.22 and 198.92 is: 274.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.95 : 419.22 = 198.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.95/419.22 = 198.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.95x = 419.22 × 198.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.95x = 83,390.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,390.25/303.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.36

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