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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.42, 410.36 and 186.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.42, 410.36 and 186.90 is: 257.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.42 : 410.36 = 186.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.42/410.36 = 186.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.42x = 410.36 × 186.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.42x = 76,696.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,696.28/297.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.87

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