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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.59, 443.84 and 198.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.59, 443.84 and 198.20 is: 297.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.59 : 443.84 = 198.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.59/443.84 = 198.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.59x = 443.84 × 198.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.59x = 87,966.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,966.85/295.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.60

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