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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.04, 409.96 and 186.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.04, 409.96 and 186.56 is: 257.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.04 : 409.96 = 186.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.04/409.96 = 186.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.04x = 409.96 × 186.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.04x = 76,482.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,482.14/297.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.48

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