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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.57, 410.28 and 192.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.57, 410.28 and 192.48 is: 265.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.57 : 410.28 = 192.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.57/410.28 = 192.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.57x = 410.28 × 192.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.57x = 78,968.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,968.43/297.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.37

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