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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.58, 410.97 and 210.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.58, 410.97 and 210.10 is: 290.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.58 : 410.97 = 210.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.58/410.97 = 210.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.58x = 410.97 × 210.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.58x = 86,344.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,344.80/297.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.16

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