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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.89, 437.19 and 198.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.89, 437.19 and 198.81 is: 274.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.89 : 437.19 = 198.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.89/437.19 = 198.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.89x = 437.19 × 198.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.89x = 86,917.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,917.74/316.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.28

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