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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.36, 410.17 and 186.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.36, 410.17 and 186.74 is: 257.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.36 : 410.17 = 186.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.36/410.17 = 186.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.36x = 410.17 × 186.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.36x = 76,595.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,595.70/297.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.58

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