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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.19, 403.55 and 198.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.19, 403.55 and 198.78 is: 274.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.19 : 403.55 = 198.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.19/403.55 = 198.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.19x = 403.55 × 198.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.19x = 80,216.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,216.15/292.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.54

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