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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.46, 434.16 and 198

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.46, 434.16 and 198 is: 273.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.46 : 434.16 = 198 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.46/434.16 = 198/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.46x = 434.16 × 198
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.46x = 85,963.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,963.68/314.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.37

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