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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.74, 406.44 and 198.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.74, 406.44 and 198.66 is: 297.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.74 : 406.44 = 198.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.74/406.44 = 198.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.74x = 406.44 × 198.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.74x = 80,743.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,743.37/271.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.13

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