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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.04, 401.78 and 198

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.04, 401.78 and 198 is: 273.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.04 : 401.78 = 198 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.04/401.78 = 198/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.04x = 401.78 × 198
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.04x = 79,552.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,552.44/291.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.34

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