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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.12, 401.94 and 197.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.12, 401.94 and 197.88 is: 273.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.12 : 401.94 = 197.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.12/401.94 = 197.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.12x = 401.94 × 197.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.12x = 79,535.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,535.89/291.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.21

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