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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.67, 462.93 and 198.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.67, 462.93 and 198.87 is: 298.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.67 : 462.93 = 198.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.67/462.93 = 198.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.67x = 462.93 × 198.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.67x = 92,060.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,060.57/308.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.25

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