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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.67, 410.70 and 199.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.67, 410.70 and 199.25 is: 274.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.67 : 410.70 = 199.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.67/410.70 = 199.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.67x = 410.70 × 199.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.67x = 81,831.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,831.98/297.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.91

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