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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.14, 627.07 and 198.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.14, 627.07 and 198.63 is: 297.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.14 : 627.07 = 198.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.14/627.07 = 198.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.14x = 627.07 × 198.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.14x = 124,552.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,552.47/418.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.87

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