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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.29, 401.82 and 198.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.29, 401.82 and 198.03 is: 273.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.29 : 401.82 = 198.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.29/401.82 = 198.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.29x = 401.82 × 198.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.29x = 79,573.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,573.42/291.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.18

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