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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.54, 410.58 and 187.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.54, 410.58 and 187.05 is: 258.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.54 : 410.58 = 187.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.54/410.58 = 187.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.54x = 410.58 × 187.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.54x = 76,798.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,798.99/297.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.11

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