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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.67, 410.46 and 204.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.67, 410.46 and 204.55 is: 282.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.67 : 410.46 = 204.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.67/410.46 = 204.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.67x = 410.46 × 204.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.67x = 83,959.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,959.59/297.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.06

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