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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.14, 688.06 and 198.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.14, 688.06 and 198.78 is: 297.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.14 : 688.06 = 198.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.14/688.06 = 198.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.14x = 688.06 × 198.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.14x = 136,772.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,772.57/459.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.89

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