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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.05, 622.17 and 198.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.05, 622.17 and 198.51 is: 297.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.05 : 622.17 = 198.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.05/622.17 = 198.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.05x = 622.17 × 198.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.05x = 123,506.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,506.97/415.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.57

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