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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.15, 627.21 and 198.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.15, 627.21 and 198.93 is: 298.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.15 : 627.21 = 198.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.15/627.21 = 198.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.15x = 627.21 × 198.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.15x = 124,769.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,769.89/418.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.39

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