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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.04, 409.86 and 198.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.04, 409.86 and 198.62 is: 274.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.04 : 409.86 = 198.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.04/409.86 = 198.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.04x = 409.86 × 198.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.04x = 81,406.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,406.39/297.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.06

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