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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.39, 441.63 and 198

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.39, 441.63 and 198 is: 297.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.39 : 441.63 = 198 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.39/441.63 = 198/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.39x = 441.63 × 198
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.39x = 87,442.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,442.74/294.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.03

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