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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.67, 457.71 and 198.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.67, 457.71 and 198.92 is: 274.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.67 : 457.71 = 198.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.67/457.71 = 198.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.67x = 457.71 × 198.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.67x = 91,047.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,047.67/331.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.51

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