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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.23, 313.44 and 198.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.23, 313.44 and 198.16 is: 296.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.23 : 313.44 = 198.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.23/313.44 = 198.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.23x = 313.44 × 198.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.23x = 62,111.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,111.27/209.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.86

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