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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.26, 340.98 and 198

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.26, 340.98 and 198 is: 273.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.26 : 340.98 = 198 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.26/340.98 = 198/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.26x = 340.98 × 198
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.26x = 67,514.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,514.04/247.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.05

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