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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.62, 410.58 and 209.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.62, 410.58 and 209.12 is: 288.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.62 : 410.58 = 209.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.62/410.58 = 209.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.62x = 410.58 × 209.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.62x = 85,858.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,858.44/297.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.49

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