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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.28, 406.92 and 198.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.28, 406.92 and 198.56 is: 297.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.28 : 406.92 = 198.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.28/406.92 = 198.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.28x = 406.92 × 198.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.28x = 80,798.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,798.04/271.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.84

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