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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.90, 409.48 and 198.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.90, 409.48 and 198.50 is: 273.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.90 : 409.48 = 198.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.90/409.48 = 198.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.90x = 409.48 × 198.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.90x = 81,281.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,281.78/296.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.77

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