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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315, 434.70 and 198.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315, 434.70 and 198.78 is: 274.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315 : 434.70 = 198.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315/434.70 = 198.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315x = 434.70 × 198.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315x = 86,409.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,409.67/315
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.32

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