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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.52, 443.96 and 199.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.52, 443.96 and 199.16 is: 298.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.52 : 443.96 = 199.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.52/443.96 = 199.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.52x = 443.96 × 199.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.52x = 88,419.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,419.07/296.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.19

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