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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.58, 682.03 and 198.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.58, 682.03 and 198.10 is: 297.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.58 : 682.03 = 198.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.58/682.03 = 198.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.58x = 682.03 × 198.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.58x = 135,110.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,110.14/454.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.22

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