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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.05, 410.15 and 192.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.05, 410.15 and 192.21 is: 265.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.05 : 410.15 = 192.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.05/410.15 = 192.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.05x = 410.15 × 192.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.05x = 78,833.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,833.87/297.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.39

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