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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.63, 412.91 and 198.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.63, 412.91 and 198.23 is: 296.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.63 : 412.91 = 198.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.63/412.91 = 198.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.63x = 412.91 × 198.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.63x = 81,850.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,850.16/275.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.96

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