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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.58, 409.38 and 198.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.58, 409.38 and 198.30 is: 273.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.58 : 409.38 = 198.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.58/409.38 = 198.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.58x = 409.38 × 198.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.58x = 81,180.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,180.05/296.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.72

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