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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.22, 410.42 and 199.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.22, 410.42 and 199.03 is: 274.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.22 : 410.42 = 199.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.22/410.42 = 199.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.22x = 410.42 × 199.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.22x = 81,686.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,686.17/297.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.83

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