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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.12, 686.97 and 198.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.12, 686.97 and 198.11 is: 297.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.12 : 686.97 = 198.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.12/686.97 = 198.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.12x = 686.97 × 198.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.12x = 136,097.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,097.34/458.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.08

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