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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.79, 316.82 and 198.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.79, 316.82 and 198.65 is: 273.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.79 : 316.82 = 198.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.79/316.82 = 198.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.79x = 316.82 × 198.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.79x = 62,933.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,933.72/229.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.88

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