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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.25, 408.61 and 197.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.25, 408.61 and 197.83 is: 272.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.25 : 408.61 = 197.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.25/408.61 = 197.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.25x = 408.61 × 197.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.25x = 80,835.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,835.32/296.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.86

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