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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.11, 436.23 and 198.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.11, 436.23 and 198.36 is: 297.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.11 : 436.23 = 198.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.11/436.23 = 198.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.11x = 436.23 × 198.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.11x = 86,530.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,530.58/291.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.25

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