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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.27, 626.99 and 198.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.27, 626.99 and 198.51 is: 297.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.27 : 626.99 = 198.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.27/626.99 = 198.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.27x = 626.99 × 198.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.27x = 124,462.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,462.36/418.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.57

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