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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.32, 410.40 and 192.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.32, 410.40 and 192.32 is: 265.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.32 : 410.40 = 192.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.32/410.40 = 192.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.32x = 410.40 × 192.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.32x = 78,928.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,928.13/297.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.47

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