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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.43, 622.74 and 198.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.43, 622.74 and 198.96 is: 298.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.43 : 622.74 = 198.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.43/622.74 = 198.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.43x = 622.74 × 198.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.43x = 123,900.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,900.35/415.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.25

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