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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.92, 309.20 and 198.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.92, 309.20 and 198.56 is: 298.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.92 : 309.20 = 198.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.92/309.20 = 198.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.92x = 309.20 × 198.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.92x = 61,394.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,394.75/205.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.15

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