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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.47, 410.62 and 199.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.47, 410.62 and 199.19 is: 274.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.47 : 410.62 = 199.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.47/410.62 = 199.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.47x = 410.62 × 199.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.47x = 81,788.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,788.35/297.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.95

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