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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.01, 410.21 and 198.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.01, 410.21 and 198.59 is: 274.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.01 : 410.21 = 198.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.01/410.21 = 198.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.01x = 410.21 × 198.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.01x = 81,463.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,463.60/297.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.28

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