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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.51, 425.52 and 198.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.51, 425.52 and 198.11 is: 273.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.51 : 425.52 = 198.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.51/425.52 = 198.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.51x = 425.52 × 198.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.51x = 84,300.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,300.83/308.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.25

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