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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.71, 426.06 and 198.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.71, 426.06 and 198.25 is: 273.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.71 : 426.06 = 198.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.71/426.06 = 198.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.71x = 426.06 × 198.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.71x = 84,465.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,465.33/308.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.61

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