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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.28, 443.30 and 198.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.28, 443.30 and 198.41 is: 297.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.28 : 443.30 = 198.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.28/443.30 = 198.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.28x = 443.30 × 198.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.28x = 87,953.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,953.43/295.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.86

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