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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.70, 425.79 and 198.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.70, 425.79 and 198.18 is: 273.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.70 : 425.79 = 198.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.70/425.79 = 198.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.70x = 425.79 × 198.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.70x = 84,383.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,383.06/308.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.35

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