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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.75, 409.37 and 198.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.75, 409.37 and 198.54 is: 273.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.75 : 409.37 = 198.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.75/409.37 = 198.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.75x = 409.37 × 198.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.75x = 81,275.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,275.33/296.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.89

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