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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.57, 444.52 and 198.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.57, 444.52 and 198.95 is: 298.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.57 : 444.52 = 198.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.57/444.52 = 198.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.57x = 444.52 × 198.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.57x = 88,434.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,434.04/296.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.19

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