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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.62, 425.96 and 198.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.62, 425.96 and 198.24 is: 273.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.62 : 425.96 = 198.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.62/425.96 = 198.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.62x = 425.96 × 198.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.62x = 84,442.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,442.31/308.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.61

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