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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.49, 444.89 and 198.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.49, 444.89 and 198.75 is: 298.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.49 : 444.89 = 198.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.49/444.89 = 198.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.49x = 444.89 × 198.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.49x = 88,422.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,422.38/296.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.23

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