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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.42, 693.60 and 198.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.42, 693.60 and 198.88 is: 298.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.42 : 693.60 = 198.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.42/693.60 = 198.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.42x = 693.60 × 198.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.42x = 137,943.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,943.17/462.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.31

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