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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.56, 409.04 and 198.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.56, 409.04 and 198.15 is: 273.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.56 : 409.04 = 198.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.56/409.04 = 198.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.56x = 409.04 × 198.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.56x = 81,048.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,048.24/296.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.29

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