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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.88, 622.98 and 198.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.88, 622.98 and 198.80 is: 297.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.88 : 622.98 = 198.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.88/622.98 = 198.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.88x = 622.98 × 198.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.88x = 123,848.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,848.42/415.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.80

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