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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.41, 410.31 and 186.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.41, 410.31 and 186.84 is: 257.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.41 : 410.31 = 186.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.41/410.31 = 186.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.41x = 410.31 × 186.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.41x = 76,662.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,662.32/297.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.77

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