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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.22, 401.66 and 198.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.22, 401.66 and 198.03 is: 273.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.22 : 401.66 = 198.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.22/401.66 = 198.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.22x = 401.66 × 198.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.22x = 79,540.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,540.73/291.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.13

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