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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.59, 410.82 and 198.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.59, 410.82 and 198.17 is: 273.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.59 : 410.82 = 198.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.59/410.82 = 198.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.59x = 410.82 × 198.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.59x = 81,413.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,413.97/297.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.58

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