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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.55, 425.68 and 198.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.55, 425.68 and 198.01 is: 273.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.55 : 425.68 = 198.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.55/425.68 = 198.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.55x = 425.68 × 198.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.55x = 84,287.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,287.34/308.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.17

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