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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.63, 410.54 and 204.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.63, 410.54 and 204.35 is: 281.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.63 : 410.54 = 204.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.63/410.54 = 204.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.63x = 410.54 × 204.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.63x = 83,890.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,890.77/297.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.86

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