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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.80, 681.96 and 198

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.80, 681.96 and 198 is: 296.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.80 : 681.96 = 198 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.80/681.96 = 198/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.80x = 681.96 × 198
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.80x = 135,028.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,028.08/454.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.90

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