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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.91, 426.22 and 198.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.91, 426.22 and 198.53 is: 273.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.91 : 426.22 = 198.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.91/426.22 = 198.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.91x = 426.22 × 198.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.91x = 84,618.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,618.82/308.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.93

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