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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.27, 443.79 and 198.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.27, 443.79 and 198.47 is: 297.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.27 : 443.79 = 198.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.27/443.79 = 198.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.27x = 443.79 × 198.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.27x = 88,076.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,076.78/296.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.29

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