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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.43, 408.71 and 197.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.43, 408.71 and 197.97 is: 272.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.43 : 408.71 = 197.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.43/408.71 = 197.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.43x = 408.71 × 197.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.43x = 80,911.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,911.33/296.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.95

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