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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.80, 298.14 and 198.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.80, 298.14 and 198.52 is: 274.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.80 : 298.14 = 198.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.80/298.14 = 198.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.80x = 298.14 × 198.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.80x = 59,186.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,186.75/215.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.27

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