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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.02, 409.94 and 186.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.02, 409.94 and 186.46 is: 257.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.02 : 409.94 = 186.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.02/409.94 = 186.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.02x = 409.94 × 186.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.02x = 76,437.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,437.41/297.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.35

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