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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.12, 605.96 and 198.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.12, 605.96 and 198.25 is: 297.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.12 : 605.96 = 198.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.12/605.96 = 198.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.12x = 605.96 × 198.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.12x = 120,127.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,127.55/404.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.26

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