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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297, 410.40 and 209.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297, 410.40 and 209.88 is: 290.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297 : 410.40 = 209.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297/410.40 = 209.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297x = 410.40 × 209.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297x = 86,134.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,134.75/297
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.02

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