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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.73, 454.93 and 198.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.73, 454.93 and 198.73 is: 274.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.73 : 454.93 = 198.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.73/454.93 = 198.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.73x = 454.93 × 198.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.73x = 90,408.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,408.24/329.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.19

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