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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.52, 409.26 and 198.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.52, 409.26 and 198.44 is: 273.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.52 : 409.26 = 198.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.52/409.26 = 198.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.52x = 409.26 × 198.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.52x = 81,213.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,213.55/296.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.89

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