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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.51, 622.02 and 198.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.51, 622.02 and 198.09 is: 297.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.51 : 622.02 = 198.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.51/622.02 = 198.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.51x = 622.02 × 198.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.51x = 123,215.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,215.94/414.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.26

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