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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.44, 410.64 and 199.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.44, 410.64 and 199.28 is: 275.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.44 : 410.64 = 199.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.44/410.64 = 199.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.44x = 410.64 × 199.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.44x = 81,832.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,832.34/297.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.12

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