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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.27, 286.98 and 198.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.27, 286.98 and 198.74 is: 272.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.27 : 286.98 = 198.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.27/286.98 = 198.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.27x = 286.98 × 198.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.27x = 57,034.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,034.41/209.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.54

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