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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.40, 410.36 and 192.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.40, 410.36 and 192.60 is: 265.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.40 : 410.36 = 192.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.40/410.36 = 192.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.40x = 410.36 × 192.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.40x = 79,035.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,035.34/297.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.75

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