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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.31, 312.57 and 198.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.31, 312.57 and 198.78 is: 296.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.31 : 312.57 = 198.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.31/312.57 = 198.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.31x = 312.57 × 198.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.31x = 62,132.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,132.66/209.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.85

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