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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.19, 410.31 and 199.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.19, 410.31 and 199.03 is: 274.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.19 : 410.31 = 199.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.19/410.31 = 199.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.19x = 410.31 × 199.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.19x = 81,664.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,664.00/297.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.79

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