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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.91, 402.50 and 198.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.91, 402.50 and 198.71 is: 273.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.91 : 402.50 = 198.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.91/402.50 = 198.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.91x = 402.50 × 198.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.91x = 79,979.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,979.26/291.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.99

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