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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.72, 425.86 and 198.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.72, 425.86 and 198.08 is: 273.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.72 : 425.86 = 198.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.72/425.86 = 198.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.72x = 425.86 × 198.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.72x = 84,354.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,354.35/308.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.24

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