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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.45, 410.07 and 186.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.45, 410.07 and 186.87 is: 257.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.45 : 410.07 = 186.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.45/410.07 = 186.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.45x = 410.07 × 186.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.45x = 76,629.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,629.78/297.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.62

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