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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.82, 610.20 and 198.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.82, 610.20 and 198.52 is: 297.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.82 : 610.20 = 198.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.82/610.20 = 198.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.82x = 610.20 × 198.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.82x = 121,136.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,136.90/406.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.77

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