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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.97, 409.30 and 198.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.97, 409.30 and 198.55 is: 273.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.97 : 409.30 = 198.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.97/409.30 = 198.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.97x = 409.30 × 198.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.97x = 81,267.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,267.65/296.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.66

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