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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.27, 410.16 and 186.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.27, 410.16 and 186.63 is: 257.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.27 : 410.16 = 186.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.27/410.16 = 186.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.27x = 410.16 × 186.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.27x = 76,548.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,548.16/297.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.50

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