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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.32, 410.42 and 199.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.32, 410.42 and 199.04 is: 274.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.32 : 410.42 = 199.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.32/410.42 = 199.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.32x = 410.42 × 199.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.32x = 81,689.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,689.00/297.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.75

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