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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.92, 426.16 and 198.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.92, 426.16 and 198.36 is: 273.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.92 : 426.16 = 198.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.92/426.16 = 198.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.92x = 426.16 × 198.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.92x = 84,533.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,533.10/308.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.64

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