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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.75, 409.29 and 198.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.75, 409.29 and 198.33 is: 273.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.75 : 409.29 = 198.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.75/409.29 = 198.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.75x = 409.29 × 198.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.75x = 81,174.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,174.49/296.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.55

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