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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.51, 410.23 and 192.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.51, 410.23 and 192.46 is: 265.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.51 : 410.23 = 192.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.51/410.23 = 192.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.51x = 410.23 × 192.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.51x = 78,952.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,952.87/297.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.38

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