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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.21, 413.10 and 198.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.21, 413.10 and 198.72 is: 297.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.21 : 413.10 = 198.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.21/413.10 = 198.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.21x = 413.10 × 198.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.21x = 82,091.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,091.23/276.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.21

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