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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.23, 408.73 and 198.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.23, 408.73 and 198.27 is: 273.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.23 : 408.73 = 198.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.23/408.73 = 198.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.23x = 408.73 × 198.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.23x = 81,038.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,038.90/296.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.57

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