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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.69, 425.87 and 198.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.69, 425.87 and 198.23 is: 273.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.69 : 425.87 = 198.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.69/425.87 = 198.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.69x = 425.87 × 198.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.69x = 84,417.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,417.09/308.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.47

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