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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.21, 435.06 and 198.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.21, 435.06 and 198.75 is: 274.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.21 : 435.06 = 198.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.21/435.06 = 198.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.21x = 435.06 × 198.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.21x = 86,468.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,468.18/315.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.32

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