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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.63, 309.45 and 198.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.63, 309.45 and 198.59 is: 295.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.63 : 309.45 = 198.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.63/309.45 = 198.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.63x = 309.45 × 198.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.63x = 61,452.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,452.87/207.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.97

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