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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.74, 410.78 and 192.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.74, 410.78 and 192.83 is: 266.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.74 : 410.78 = 192.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.74/410.78 = 192.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.74x = 410.78 × 192.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.74x = 79,208.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,208.65/297.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.04

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