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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.75, 411.08 and 194.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.75, 411.08 and 194.43 is: 268.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.75 : 411.08 = 194.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.75/411.08 = 194.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.75x = 411.08 × 194.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.75x = 79,925.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,925.31/297.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.43

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