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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.27, 410.47 and 199.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.27, 410.47 and 199.21 is: 275.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.27 : 410.47 = 199.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.27/410.47 = 199.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.27x = 410.47 × 199.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.27x = 81,768.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,768.97/297.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.07

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