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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.89, 682.10 and 198.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.89, 682.10 and 198.25 is: 297.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.89 : 682.10 = 198.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.89/682.10 = 198.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.89x = 682.10 × 198.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.89x = 135,225.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,225.33/454.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.27

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