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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.78, 410.85 and 187.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.78, 410.85 and 187.08 is: 258.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.78 : 410.85 = 187.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.78/410.85 = 187.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.78x = 410.85 × 187.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.78x = 76,861.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,861.82/297.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.12

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