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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.76, 410.80 and 194.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.76, 410.80 and 194.40 is: 268.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.76 : 410.80 = 194.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.76/410.80 = 194.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.76x = 410.80 × 194.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.76x = 79,859.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,859.52/297.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.20

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