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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.84, 310.95 and 198.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.84, 310.95 and 198.06 is: 272.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.84 : 310.95 = 198.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.84/310.95 = 198.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.84x = 310.95 × 198.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.84x = 61,586.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,586.76/225.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.70

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