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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.57, 461.89 and 198.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.57, 461.89 and 198.74 is: 297.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.57 : 461.89 = 198.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.57/461.89 = 198.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.57x = 461.89 × 198.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.57x = 91,795.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,795.03/308.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.48

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