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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.82, 316.51 and 198.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.82, 316.51 and 198.72 is: 273.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.82 : 316.51 = 198.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.82/316.51 = 198.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.82x = 316.51 × 198.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.82x = 62,896.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,896.87/229.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.68

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