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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296, 408.32 and 197.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296, 408.32 and 197.58 is: 272.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296 : 408.32 = 197.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296/408.32 = 197.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296x = 408.32 × 197.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296x = 80,675.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,675.87/296
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.55

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