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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.46, 409.28 and 198.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.46, 409.28 and 198.32 is: 273.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.46 : 409.28 = 198.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.46/409.28 = 198.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.46x = 409.28 × 198.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.46x = 81,165.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,165.37/296.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.78

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