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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.52, 401.42 and 198.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.52, 401.42 and 198.22 is: 272.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.52 : 401.42 = 198.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.52/401.42 = 198.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.52x = 401.42 × 198.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.52x = 79,569.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,569.47/291.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.95

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