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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.33, 425.54 and 198.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.33, 425.54 and 198.06 is: 273.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.33 : 425.54 = 198.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.33/425.54 = 198.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.33x = 425.54 × 198.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.33x = 84,281.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,281.46/308.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.35

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