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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.14, 410.37 and 204.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.14, 410.37 and 204.13 is: 281.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.14 : 410.37 = 204.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.14/410.37 = 204.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.14x = 410.37 × 204.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.14x = 83,766.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,766.78/297.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.91

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