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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.07, 443.77 and 198.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.07, 443.77 and 198.45 is: 297.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.07 : 443.77 = 198.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.07/443.77 = 198.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.07x = 443.77 × 198.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.07x = 88,062.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,062.95/296.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.44

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