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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.80, 425.82 and 198.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.80, 425.82 and 198.10 is: 273.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.80 : 425.82 = 198.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.80/425.82 = 198.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.80x = 425.82 × 198.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.80x = 84,354.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,354.94/308.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.17

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