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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.15, 409.74 and 186.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.15, 409.74 and 186.50 is: 257.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.15 : 409.74 = 186.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.15/409.74 = 186.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.15x = 409.74 × 186.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.15x = 76,414.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,414.46/297.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.16

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