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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.36, 409.76 and 199.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.36, 409.76 and 199.04 is: 274.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.36 : 409.76 = 199.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.36/409.76 = 199.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.36x = 409.76 × 199.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.36x = 81,558.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,558.63/297.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.28

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