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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.96, 417.44 and 198

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.96, 417.44 and 198 is: 296.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.96 : 417.44 = 198 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.96/417.44 = 198/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.96x = 417.44 × 198
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.96x = 82,653.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,653.12/278.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.29

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