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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.54, 409.18 and 198.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.54, 409.18 and 198.14 is: 273.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.54 : 409.18 = 198.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.54/409.18 = 198.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.54x = 409.18 × 198.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.54x = 81,074.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,074.93/296.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.40

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