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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.05, 409.73 and 186.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.05, 409.73 and 186.62 is: 257.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.05 : 409.73 = 186.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.05/409.73 = 186.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.05x = 409.73 × 186.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.05x = 76,460.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,460.83/297.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.40

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