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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.04, 627.32 and 198.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.04, 627.32 and 198.65 is: 298.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.04 : 627.32 = 198.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.04/627.32 = 198.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.04x = 627.32 × 198.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.04x = 124,618.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,618.62/418.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.11

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