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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.35, 312.53 and 198.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.35, 312.53 and 198.63 is: 297.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.35 : 312.53 = 198.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.35/312.53 = 198.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.35x = 312.53 × 198.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.35x = 62,076.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,076.84/208.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.95

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