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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.44, 410.52 and 199.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.44, 410.52 and 199.21 is: 274.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.44 : 410.52 = 199.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.44/410.52 = 199.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.44x = 410.52 × 199.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.44x = 81,779.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,779.06/297.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.94

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