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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.18, 410.25 and 192.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.18, 410.25 and 192.42 is: 265.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.18 : 410.25 = 192.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.18/410.25 = 192.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.18x = 410.25 × 192.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.18x = 78,940.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,940.31/297.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.63

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