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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.54, 311.67 and 198.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.54, 311.67 and 198.81 is: 298.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.54 : 311.67 = 198.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.54/311.67 = 198.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.54x = 311.67 × 198.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.54x = 61,963.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,963.11/207.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.56

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