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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.10, 626.82 and 198.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.10, 626.82 and 198.86 is: 298.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.10 : 626.82 = 198.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.10/626.82 = 198.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.10x = 626.82 × 198.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.10x = 124,649.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,649.43/418.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.13

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