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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.53, 410.35 and 204.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.53, 410.35 and 204.12 is: 281.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.53 : 410.35 = 204.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.53/410.35 = 204.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.53x = 410.35 × 204.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.53x = 83,760.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,760.13/297.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.52

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