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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.24, 426.71 and 198.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.24, 426.71 and 198.87 is: 274.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.24 : 426.71 = 198.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.24/426.71 = 198.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.24x = 426.71 × 198.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.24x = 84,859.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,859.82/309.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.41

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