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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.21, 309.02 and 198.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.21, 309.02 and 198.32 is: 297.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.21 : 309.02 = 198.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.21/309.02 = 198.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.21x = 309.02 × 198.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.21x = 61,282.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,282.31/206.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.18

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