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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.75, 410.73 and 187.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.75, 410.73 and 187.19 is: 258.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.75 : 410.73 = 187.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.75/410.73 = 187.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.75x = 410.73 × 187.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.75x = 76,882.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,882.50/297.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.21

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