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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.20, 410.12 and 186.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.20, 410.12 and 186.64 is: 257.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.20 : 410.12 = 186.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.20/410.12 = 186.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.20x = 410.12 × 186.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.20x = 76,544.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,544.80/297.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.55

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