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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.97, 473.88 and 198.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.97, 473.88 and 198.78 is: 298.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.97 : 473.88 = 198.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.97/473.88 = 198.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.97x = 473.88 × 198.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.97x = 94,197.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,197.87/315.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.13

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