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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.03, 427.69 and 198.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.03, 427.69 and 198.05 is: 273.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.03 : 427.69 = 198.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.03/427.69 = 198.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.03x = 427.69 × 198.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.03x = 84,704.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,704.00/310.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.21

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