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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.32, 410.34 and 194.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.32, 410.34 and 194.28 is: 268.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.32 : 410.34 = 194.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.32/410.34 = 194.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.32x = 410.34 × 194.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.32x = 79,720.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,720.86/297.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.13

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