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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.48, 313.98 and 198.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.48, 313.98 and 198.44 is: 297.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.48 : 313.98 = 198.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.48/313.98 = 198.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.48x = 313.98 × 198.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.48x = 62,306.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,306.19/209.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.43

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