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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.82, 426.14 and 198.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.82, 426.14 and 198.30 is: 273.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.82 : 426.14 = 198.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.82/426.14 = 198.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.82x = 426.14 × 198.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.82x = 84,502.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,502.57/308.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.63

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