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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.18, 682.77 and 198.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.18, 682.77 and 198.50 is: 297.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.18 : 682.77 = 198.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.18/682.77 = 198.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.18x = 682.77 × 198.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.18x = 135,529.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,529.85/455.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.75

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