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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.03, 409.68 and 186.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.03, 409.68 and 186.42 is: 257.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.03 : 409.68 = 186.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.03/409.68 = 186.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.03x = 409.68 × 186.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.03x = 76,372.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,372.55/297.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.12

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