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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.66, 426.11 and 198.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.66, 426.11 and 198.27 is: 273.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.66 : 426.11 = 198.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.66/426.11 = 198.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.66x = 426.11 × 198.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.66x = 84,483.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,483.84/308.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.72

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