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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.56, 425.94 and 198.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.56, 425.94 and 198.04 is: 273.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.56 : 425.94 = 198.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.56/425.94 = 198.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.56x = 425.94 × 198.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.56x = 84,353.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,353.16/308.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.38

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