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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.17, 436.29 and 198.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.17, 436.29 and 198.50 is: 297.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.17 : 436.29 = 198.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.17/436.29 = 198.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.17x = 436.29 × 198.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.17x = 86,601.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,601.38/291.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.43

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