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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.79, 410.90 and 187.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.79, 410.90 and 187.13 is: 258.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.79 : 410.90 = 187.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.79/410.90 = 187.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.79x = 410.90 × 187.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.79x = 76,891.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,891.81/297.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.21

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