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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.79, 309 and 198.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.79, 309 and 198.71 is: 298.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.79 : 309 = 198.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.79/309 = 198.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.79x = 309 × 198.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.79x = 61,401.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,401.39/205.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.37

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