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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.30, 426.76 and 198.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.30, 426.76 and 198.74 is: 274.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.30 : 426.76 = 198.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.30/426.76 = 198.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.30x = 426.76 × 198.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.30x = 84,814.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,814.28/309.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.21

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