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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.47, 425.76 and 198.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.47, 425.76 and 198.04 is: 273.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.47 : 425.76 = 198.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.47/425.76 = 198.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.47x = 425.76 × 198.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.47x = 84,317.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,317.51/308.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.34

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