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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.13, 402.69 and 198.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.13, 402.69 and 198.87 is: 274.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.13 : 402.69 = 198.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.13/402.69 = 198.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.13x = 402.69 × 198.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.13x = 80,082.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,082.96/292.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.13

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