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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.93, 688.52 and 198.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.93, 688.52 and 198.80 is: 298.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.93 : 688.52 = 198.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.93/688.52 = 198.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.93x = 688.52 × 198.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.93x = 136,873.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,873.34/458.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.25

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