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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.60, 425.92 and 198.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.60, 425.92 and 198.10 is: 273.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.60 : 425.92 = 198.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.60/425.92 = 198.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.60x = 425.92 × 198.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.60x = 84,374.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,374.75/308.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.41

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