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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.07, 410.06 and 186.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.07, 410.06 and 186.60 is: 257.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.07 : 410.06 = 186.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.07/410.06 = 186.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.07x = 410.06 × 186.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.07x = 76,519.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,519.20/297.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.58

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