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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.51, 410.54 and 186.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.51, 410.54 and 186.99 is: 258.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.51 : 410.54 = 186.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.51/410.54 = 186.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.51x = 410.54 × 186.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.51x = 76,765.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,765.94/297.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.03

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