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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.12, 408.34 and 197.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.12, 408.34 and 197.71 is: 272.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.12 : 408.34 = 197.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.12/408.34 = 197.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.12x = 408.34 × 197.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.12x = 80,732.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,732.13/296.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.63

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