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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.17, 627.67 and 198.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.17, 627.67 and 198.95 is: 298.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.17 : 627.67 = 198.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.17/627.67 = 198.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.17x = 627.67 × 198.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.17x = 124,873.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,873.38/418.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.62

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