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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.56, 410.87 and 198.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.56, 410.87 and 198.07 is: 273.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.56 : 410.87 = 198.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.56/410.87 = 198.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.56x = 410.87 × 198.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.56x = 81,381.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,381.02/297.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.49

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