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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.81, 425.96 and 198.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.81, 425.96 and 198.25 is: 273.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.81 : 425.96 = 198.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.81/425.96 = 198.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.81x = 425.96 × 198.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.81x = 84,445.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,445.26/308.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.45

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