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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.95, 402.51 and 198.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.95, 402.51 and 198.55 is: 273.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.95 : 402.51 = 198.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.95/402.51 = 198.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.95x = 402.51 × 198.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.95x = 79,919.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,919.61/291.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.75

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