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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.54, 410.40 and 192.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.54, 410.40 and 192.78 is: 265.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.54 : 410.40 = 192.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.54/410.40 = 192.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.54x = 410.40 × 192.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.54x = 79,116.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,116.91/297.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.90

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