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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.29, 308.34 and 198

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.29, 308.34 and 198 is: 297.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.29 : 308.34 = 198 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.29/308.34 = 198/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.29x = 308.34 × 198
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.29x = 61,051.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,051.32/205.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.39

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