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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.52, 426.93 and 198.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.52, 426.93 and 198.82 is: 274.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.52 : 426.93 = 198.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.52/426.93 = 198.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.52x = 426.93 × 198.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.52x = 84,882.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,882.22/309.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.24

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