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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.37, 434.03 and 198

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.37, 434.03 and 198 is: 273.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.37 : 434.03 = 198 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.37/434.03 = 198/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.37x = 434.03 × 198
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.37x = 85,936.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,936.95/314.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.36

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