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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.98, 682.51 and 198.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.98, 682.51 and 198.50 is: 297.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.98 : 682.51 = 198.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.98/682.51 = 198.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.98x = 682.51 × 198.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.98x = 135,478.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,478.24/454.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.77

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