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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.73, 444.56 and 198.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.73, 444.56 and 198.99 is: 298.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.73 : 444.56 = 198.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.73/444.56 = 198.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.73x = 444.56 × 198.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.73x = 88,462.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,462.00/296.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.12

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