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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.86, 626.27 and 198.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.86, 626.27 and 198.30 is: 297.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.86 : 626.27 = 198.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.86/626.27 = 198.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.86x = 626.27 × 198.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.86x = 124,190.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,190.70/417.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.21

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