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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.68, 410.20 and 209.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.68, 410.20 and 209.18 is: 288.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.68 : 410.20 = 209.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.68/410.20 = 209.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.68x = 410.20 × 209.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.68x = 85,806.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,806.14/297.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.25

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