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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.31, 627.12 and 198.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.31, 627.12 and 198.83 is: 298.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.31 : 627.12 = 198.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.31/627.12 = 198.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.31x = 627.12 × 198.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.31x = 124,689.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,689.51/418.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.08

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