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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.14, 784.98 and 198.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.14, 784.98 and 198.74 is: 298.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.14 : 784.98 = 198.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.14/784.98 = 198.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.14x = 784.98 × 198.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.14x = 156,003.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,003.00/523.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.21

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