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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.43, 402.51 and 198.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.43, 402.51 and 198.02 is: 273.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.43 : 402.51 = 198.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.43/402.51 = 198.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.43x = 402.51 × 198.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.43x = 79,703.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,703.78/291.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.49

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