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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.15, 426.51 and 198.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.15, 426.51 and 198.69 is: 274.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.15 : 426.51 = 198.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.15/426.51 = 198.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.15x = 426.51 × 198.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.15x = 84,743.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,743.27/309.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.12

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