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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.27, 410.10 and 183.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.27, 410.10 and 183.66 is: 253.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.27 : 410.10 = 183.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.27/410.10 = 183.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.27x = 410.10 × 183.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.27x = 75,318.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,318.97/297.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.37

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