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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.51, 410.74 and 192.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.51, 410.74 and 192.75 is: 266.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.51 : 410.74 = 192.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.51/410.74 = 192.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.51x = 410.74 × 192.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.51x = 79,168.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,168.11/297.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.11

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