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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.35, 410.24 and 185.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.35, 410.24 and 185.27 is: 255.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.35 : 410.24 = 185.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.35/410.24 = 185.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.35x = 410.24 × 185.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.35x = 76,003.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,003.21/297.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.60

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