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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.43, 304.92 and 198.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.43, 304.92 and 198.27 is: 273.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.43 : 304.92 = 198.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.43/304.92 = 198.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.43x = 304.92 × 198.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.43x = 60,456.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,456.49/221.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.03

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