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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.01, 435.90 and 198.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.01, 435.90 and 198.17 is: 296.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.01 : 435.90 = 198.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.01/435.90 = 198.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.01x = 435.90 × 198.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.01x = 86,382.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,382.30/291.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.84

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