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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.46, 410.34 and 199.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.46, 410.34 and 199.18 is: 274.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.46 : 410.34 = 199.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.46/410.34 = 199.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.46x = 410.34 × 199.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.46x = 81,731.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,731.52/297.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.76

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