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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.53, 408.92 and 198.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.53, 408.92 and 198.32 is: 273.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.53 : 408.92 = 198.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.53/408.92 = 198.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.53x = 408.92 × 198.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.53x = 81,093.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,093.98/296.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.48

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