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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.24, 401.63 and 198.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.24, 401.63 and 198.12 is: 273.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.24 : 401.63 = 198.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.24/401.63 = 198.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.24x = 401.63 × 198.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.24x = 79,569.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,569.95/291.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.21

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