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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.92, 437.38 and 198.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.92, 437.38 and 198.88 is: 274.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.92 : 437.38 = 198.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.92/437.38 = 198.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.92x = 437.38 × 198.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.92x = 86,986.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,986.13/316.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.47

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