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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.21, 1,077.36 and 198.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.21, 1,077.36 and 198.19 is: 297.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.21 : 1,077.36 = 198.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.21/1,077.36 = 198.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.21x = 1,077.36 × 198.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.21x = 213,521.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,521.98/718.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.30

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