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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.61, 410.85 and 187.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.61, 410.85 and 187.19 is: 258.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.61 : 410.85 = 187.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.61/410.85 = 187.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.61x = 410.85 × 187.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.61x = 76,908.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,908.28/297.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.42

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