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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.38, 410.44 and 186.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.38, 410.44 and 186.78 is: 257.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.38 : 410.44 = 186.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.38/410.44 = 186.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.38x = 410.44 × 186.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.38x = 76,661.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,661.98/297.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.79

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