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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.04, 309.12 and 198.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.04, 309.12 and 198.40 is: 296.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.04 : 309.12 = 198.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.04/309.12 = 198.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.04x = 309.12 × 198.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.04x = 61,329.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,329.41/207.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.22

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