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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.99, 1,222.48 and 198.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.99, 1,222.48 and 198.70 is: 298.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.99 : 1,222.48 = 198.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.99/1,222.48 = 198.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.99x = 1,222.48 × 198.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.99x = 242,906.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,906.78/814.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.05

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