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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.42, 410.66 and 192.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.42, 410.66 and 192.56 is: 265.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.42 : 410.66 = 192.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.42/410.66 = 192.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.42x = 410.66 × 192.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.42x = 79,076.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,076.69/297.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.88

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