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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.16, 401.47 and 197.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.16, 401.47 and 197.96 is: 272.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.16 : 401.47 = 197.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.16/401.47 = 197.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.16x = 401.47 × 197.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.16x = 79,473.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,473.34/291.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.96

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