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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342, 513.72 and 198

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342, 513.72 and 198 is: 297.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342 : 513.72 = 198 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342/513.72 = 198/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342x = 513.72 × 198
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342x = 101,716.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,716.56/342
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.42

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