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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.54, 627.70 and 199.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.54, 627.70 and 199.03 is: 298.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.54 : 627.70 = 199.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.54/627.70 = 199.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.54x = 627.70 × 199.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.54x = 124,927.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,927.49/418.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.49

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