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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.68, 316.76 and 198.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.68, 316.76 and 198.50 is: 273.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.68 : 316.76 = 198.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.68/316.76 = 198.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.68x = 316.76 × 198.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.68x = 62,874.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,874.28/229.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.75

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