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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.87, 409.73 and 198.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.87, 409.73 and 198.68 is: 274.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.87 : 409.73 = 198.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.87/409.73 = 198.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.87x = 409.73 × 198.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.87x = 81,402.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,402.11/296.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.21

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