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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.83, 311.31 and 198.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.83, 311.31 and 198.45 is: 297.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.83 : 311.31 = 198.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.83/311.31 = 198.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.83x = 311.31 × 198.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.83x = 61,779.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,779.47/207.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.26

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