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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.56, 410.82 and 194.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.56, 410.82 and 194.12 is: 268.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.56 : 410.82 = 194.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.56/410.82 = 194.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.56x = 410.82 × 194.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.56x = 79,748.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,748.38/297.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.01

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