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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.22, 410.06 and 197.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.22, 410.06 and 197.44 is: 272.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.22 : 410.06 = 197.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.22/410.06 = 197.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.22x = 410.06 × 197.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.22x = 80,961.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,961.71/297.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.40

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