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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.66, 410.65 and 187.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.66, 410.65 and 187.09 is: 258.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.66 : 410.65 = 187.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.66/410.65 = 187.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.66x = 410.65 × 187.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.66x = 76,828.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,828.51/297.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.11

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