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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.49, 410.37 and 192.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.49, 410.37 and 192.40 is: 265.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.49 : 410.37 = 192.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.49/410.37 = 192.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.49x = 410.37 × 192.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.49x = 78,955.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,955.19/297.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.40

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