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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.34, 626.94 and 198.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.34, 626.94 and 198.93 is: 298.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.34 : 626.94 = 198.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.34/626.94 = 198.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.34x = 626.94 × 198.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.34x = 124,720.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,720.27/418.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.13

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