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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.29, 410.27 and 186.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.29, 410.27 and 186.83 is: 257.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.29 : 410.27 = 186.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.29/410.27 = 186.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.29x = 410.27 × 186.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.29x = 76,652.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,652.24/297.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.84

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