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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.21, 627.33 and 198.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.21, 627.33 and 198.72 is: 298.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.21 : 627.33 = 198.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.21/627.33 = 198.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.21x = 627.33 × 198.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.21x = 124,665.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,665.37/418.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.09

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