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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.38, 410.31 and 186.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.38, 410.31 and 186.82 is: 257.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.38 : 410.31 = 186.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.38/410.31 = 186.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.38x = 410.31 × 186.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.38x = 76,653.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,653.09/297.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.76

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