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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.94, 425.97 and 198.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.94, 425.97 and 198.42 is: 273.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.94 : 425.97 = 198.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.94/425.97 = 198.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.94x = 425.97 × 198.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.94x = 84,520.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,520.97/308.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.58

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