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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.75, 410.76 and 204.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.75, 410.76 and 204.60 is: 282.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.75 : 410.76 = 204.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.75/410.76 = 204.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.75x = 410.76 × 204.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.75x = 84,041.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,041.50/297.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.26

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