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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.12, 409.95 and 198.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.12, 409.95 and 198.93 is: 274.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.12 : 409.95 = 198.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.12/409.95 = 198.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.12x = 409.95 × 198.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.12x = 81,551.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,551.35/297.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.47

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