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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.34, 409.02 and 198.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.34, 409.02 and 198.38 is: 273.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.34 : 409.02 = 198.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.34/409.02 = 198.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.34x = 409.02 × 198.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.34x = 81,141.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,141.39/296.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.81

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