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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.18, 435 and 198.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.18, 435 and 198.75 is: 274.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.18 : 435 = 198.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.18/435 = 198.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.18x = 435 × 198.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.18x = 86,456.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,456.25/315.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.31

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