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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.81, 410.81 and 199.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.81, 410.81 and 199.53 is: 275.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.81 : 410.81 = 199.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.81/410.81 = 199.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.81x = 410.81 × 199.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.81x = 81,967.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,967.92/297.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.24

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