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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.88, 426.13 and 198.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.88, 426.13 and 198.32 is: 273.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.88 : 426.13 = 198.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.88/426.13 = 198.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.88x = 426.13 × 198.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.88x = 84,510.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,510.10/308.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.60

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