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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.42, 410.58 and 198.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.42, 410.58 and 198.10 is: 273.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.42 : 410.58 = 198.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.42/410.58 = 198.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.42x = 410.58 × 198.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.42x = 81,335.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,335.90/297.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.47

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