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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.40, 623.23 and 198.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.40, 623.23 and 198.95 is: 298.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.40 : 623.23 = 198.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.40/623.23 = 198.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.40x = 623.23 × 198.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.40x = 123,991.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,991.61/415.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.49

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