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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.72, 305.98 and 198.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.72, 305.98 and 198.04 is: 297.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.72 : 305.98 = 198.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.72/305.98 = 198.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.72x = 305.98 × 198.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.72x = 60,596.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,596.28/203.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.45

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