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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.43, 426.80 and 198.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.43, 426.80 and 198.68 is: 274.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.43 : 426.80 = 198.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.43/426.80 = 198.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.43x = 426.80 × 198.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.43x = 84,795.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,795.63/309.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.04

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