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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.69, 410.67 and 199.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.69, 410.67 and 199.32 is: 274.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.69 : 410.67 = 199.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.69/410.67 = 199.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.69x = 410.67 × 199.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.69x = 81,854.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,854.74/297.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.97

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