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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.70, 426.04 and 198.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.70, 426.04 and 198.45 is: 273.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.70 : 426.04 = 198.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.70/426.04 = 198.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.70x = 426.04 × 198.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.70x = 84,547.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,547.14/308.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.88

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