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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.51, 409.22 and 198.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.51, 409.22 and 198.26 is: 273.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.51 : 409.22 = 198.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.51/409.22 = 198.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.51x = 409.22 × 198.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.51x = 81,131.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,131.99/296.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.63

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