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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.57, 425.59 and 198.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.57, 425.59 and 198.06 is: 273.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.57 : 425.59 = 198.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.57/425.59 = 198.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.57x = 425.59 × 198.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.57x = 84,290.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,290.26/308.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.16

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