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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.28, 410.11 and 186.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.28, 410.11 and 186.81 is: 257.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.28 : 410.11 = 186.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.28/410.11 = 186.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.28x = 410.11 × 186.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.28x = 76,612.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,612.65/297.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.72

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