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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.12, 627.56 and 198.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.12, 627.56 and 198.88 is: 298.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.12 : 627.56 = 198.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.12/627.56 = 198.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.12x = 627.56 × 198.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.12x = 124,808.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,808.06/418.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.50

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