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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.67, 411.03 and 187.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.67, 411.03 and 187.33 is: 258.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.67 : 411.03 = 187.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.67/411.03 = 187.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.67x = 411.03 × 187.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.67x = 76,998.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,998.25/297.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.67

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