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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.98, 411.62 and 197.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.98, 411.62 and 197.17 is: 296.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.98 : 411.62 = 197.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.98/411.62 = 197.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.98x = 411.62 × 197.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.98x = 81,157.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,157.10/273.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.21

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