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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.12, 443.11 and 254.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.12, 443.11 and 254.06 is: 378.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.12 : 443.11 = 254.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.12/443.11 = 254.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.12x = 443.11 × 254.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.12x = 112,576.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,576.53/297.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.89

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