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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.80, 402.56 and 198.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.80, 402.56 and 198.62 is: 274.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.80 : 402.56 = 198.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.80/402.56 = 198.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.80x = 402.56 × 198.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.80x = 79,956.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,956.47/291.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.01

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