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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.69, 410.58 and 198.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.69, 410.58 and 198.11 is: 273.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.69 : 410.58 = 198.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.69/410.58 = 198.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.69x = 410.58 × 198.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.69x = 81,337.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,337.95/297.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.23

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