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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.20, 401.72 and 198.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.20, 401.72 and 198.09 is: 273.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.20 : 401.72 = 198.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.20/401.72 = 198.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.20x = 401.72 × 198.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.20x = 79,575.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,575.72/291.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.27

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