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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.11, 408.54 and 197.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.11, 408.54 and 197.97 is: 273.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.11 : 408.54 = 197.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.11/408.54 = 197.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.11x = 408.54 × 197.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.11x = 80,876.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,876.62/296.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.13

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