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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.75, 410.70 and 192.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.75, 410.70 and 192.81 is: 265.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.75 : 410.70 = 192.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.75/410.70 = 192.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.75x = 410.70 × 192.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.75x = 79,187.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,187.07/297.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.95

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