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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.04, 426.38 and 198.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.04, 426.38 and 198.32 is: 273.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.04 : 426.38 = 198.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.04/426.38 = 198.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.04x = 426.38 × 198.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.04x = 84,556.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,556.56/309.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.61

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