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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.87, 426.33 and 198.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.87, 426.33 and 198.35 is: 273.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.87 : 426.33 = 198.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.87/426.33 = 198.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.87x = 426.33 × 198.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.87x = 84,559.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,559.43/308.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.77

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