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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.06, 426.46 and 198.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.06, 426.46 and 198.55 is: 273.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.06 : 426.46 = 198.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.06/426.46 = 198.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.06x = 426.46 × 198.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.06x = 84,673.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,673.63/309.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.97

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