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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.52, 410.07 and 204.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.52, 410.07 and 204.11 is: 281.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.52 : 410.07 = 204.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.52/410.07 = 204.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.52x = 410.07 × 204.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.52x = 83,699.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,699.39/297.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.32

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