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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.48, 410.67 and 198.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.48, 410.67 and 198.06 is: 273.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.48 : 410.67 = 198.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.48/410.67 = 198.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.48x = 410.67 × 198.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.48x = 81,338.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,338.94/297.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.42

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