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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.70, 438.54 and 198.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.70, 438.54 and 198.71 is: 297.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.70 : 438.54 = 198.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.70/438.54 = 198.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.70x = 438.54 × 198.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.70x = 87,140.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,140.09/292.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.72

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