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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.64, 410.75 and 187.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.64, 410.75 and 187.07 is: 258.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.64 : 410.75 = 187.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.64/410.75 = 187.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.64x = 410.75 × 187.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.64x = 76,838.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,838.07/297.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.16

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