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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.01, 434.83 and 198.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.01, 434.83 and 198.55 is: 274.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.01 : 434.83 = 198.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.01/434.83 = 198.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.01x = 434.83 × 198.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.01x = 86,333.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,333.32/315.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.07

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