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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.96, 418.86 and 198.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.96, 418.86 and 198.93 is: 274.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.96 : 418.86 = 198.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.96/418.86 = 198.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.96x = 418.86 × 198.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.96x = 83,323.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,323.82/303.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.13

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