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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.69, 430.16 and 198.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.69, 430.16 and 198.18 is: 273.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.69 : 430.16 = 198.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.69/430.16 = 198.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.69x = 430.16 × 198.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.69x = 85,248.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,248.12/311.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.51

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