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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.27, 410.30 and 186.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.27, 410.30 and 186.67 is: 257.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.27 : 410.30 = 186.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.27/410.30 = 186.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.27x = 410.30 × 186.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.27x = 76,590.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,590.70/297.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.65

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