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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.88, 681.84 and 198.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.88, 681.84 and 198.08 is: 296.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.88 : 681.84 = 198.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.88/681.84 = 198.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.88x = 681.84 × 198.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.88x = 135,058.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,058.87/454.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.91

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