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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.30, 410.33 and 186.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.30, 410.33 and 186.91 is: 257.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.30 : 410.33 = 186.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.30/410.33 = 186.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.30x = 410.33 × 186.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.30x = 76,694.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,694.22/297.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.97

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