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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.23, 401.36 and 197.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.23, 401.36 and 197.98 is: 272.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.23 : 401.36 = 197.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.23/401.36 = 197.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.23x = 401.36 × 197.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.23x = 79,459.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,459.26/291.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.84

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