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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.74, 444.87 and 199.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.74, 444.87 and 199.27 is: 298.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.74 : 444.87 = 199.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.74/444.87 = 199.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.74x = 444.87 × 199.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.74x = 88,649.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,649.24/296.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.74

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