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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.43, 625.61 and 198.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.43, 625.61 and 198.05 is: 296.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.43 : 625.61 = 198.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.43/625.61 = 198.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.43x = 625.61 × 198.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.43x = 123,901.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,901.07/417.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.82

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