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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.13, 410.03 and 199.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.13, 410.03 and 199.12 is: 274.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.13 : 410.03 = 199.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.13/410.03 = 199.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.13x = 410.03 × 199.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.13x = 81,643.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,643.62/297.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.78

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