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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.26, 1,198.87 and 198.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.26, 1,198.87 and 198.20 is: 297.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.26 : 1,198.87 = 198.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.26/1,198.87 = 198.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.26x = 1,198.87 × 198.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.26x = 237,609.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,609.54/799.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.29

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