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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.75, 410.74 and 199.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.75, 410.74 and 199.54 is: 275.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.75 : 410.74 = 199.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.75/410.74 = 199.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.75x = 410.74 × 199.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.75x = 81,959.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,959.06/297.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.26

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