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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.42, 1,000.96 and 198.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.42, 1,000.96 and 198.80 is: 298.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.42 : 1,000.96 = 198.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.42/1,000.96 = 198.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.42x = 1,000.96 × 198.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.42x = 198,988.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,988.35/667.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.15

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