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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.45, 426.80 and 198.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.45, 426.80 and 198.93 is: 274.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.45 : 426.80 = 198.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.45/426.80 = 198.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.45x = 426.80 × 198.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.45x = 84,902.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,902.33/309.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.37

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