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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.61, 426.11 and 198.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.61, 426.11 and 198.15 is: 273.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.61 : 426.11 = 198.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.61/426.11 = 198.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.61x = 426.11 × 198.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.61x = 84,432.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,432.22/308.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.59

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