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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.10, 409.96 and 186.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.10, 409.96 and 186.57 is: 257.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.10 : 409.96 = 186.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.10/409.96 = 186.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.10x = 409.96 × 186.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.10x = 76,486.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,486.24/297.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.44

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