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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.09, 443.90 and 198.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.09, 443.90 and 198.69 is: 297.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.09 : 443.90 = 198.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.09/443.90 = 198.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.09x = 443.90 × 198.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.09x = 88,198.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,198.49/296.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.88

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