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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.79, 300.26 and 198.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.79, 300.26 and 198.88 is: 274.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.79 : 300.26 = 198.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.79/300.26 = 198.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.79x = 300.26 × 198.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.79x = 59,715.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,715.18/217.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.19

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