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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.02, 682.37 and 198.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.02, 682.37 and 198.38 is: 297.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.02 : 682.37 = 198.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.02/682.37 = 198.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.02x = 682.37 × 198.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.02x = 135,368.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,368.56/455.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.50

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