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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.77, 425.89 and 198.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.77, 425.89 and 198.07 is: 273.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.77 : 425.89 = 198.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.77/425.89 = 198.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.77x = 425.89 × 198.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.77x = 84,356.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,356.03/308.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.20

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