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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245, 337.82 and 198.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245, 337.82 and 198.56 is: 273.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245 : 337.82 = 198.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245/337.82 = 198.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245x = 337.82 × 198.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245x = 67,077.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,077.54/245
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.79

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