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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.31, 308.27 and 198.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.31, 308.27 and 198.23 is: 297.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.31 : 308.27 = 198.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.31/308.27 = 198.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.31x = 308.27 × 198.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.31x = 61,105.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,105.83/205.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.62

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