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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.33, 686.88 and 198.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.33, 686.88 and 198.11 is: 296.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.33 : 686.88 = 198.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.33/686.88 = 198.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.33x = 686.88 × 198.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.33x = 136,079.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,079.51/458.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.91

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