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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.54, 410.81 and 199.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.54, 410.81 and 199.46 is: 275.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.54 : 410.81 = 199.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.54/410.81 = 199.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.54x = 410.81 × 199.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.54x = 81,940.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,940.19/297.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.39

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