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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.98, 308.51 and 199.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.98, 308.51 and 199.16 is: 298.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.98 : 308.51 = 199.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.98/308.51 = 199.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.98x = 308.51 × 199.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.98x = 61,442.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,442.22/205.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.30

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