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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.16, 309.42 and 198.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.16, 309.42 and 198.60 is: 298.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.16 : 309.42 = 198.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.16/309.42 = 198.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.16x = 309.42 × 198.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.16x = 61,450.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,450.81/206.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.07

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