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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.81, 410.91 and 204.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.81, 410.91 and 204.53 is: 282.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.81 : 410.91 = 204.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.81/410.91 = 204.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.81x = 410.91 × 204.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.81x = 84,040.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,040.60/297.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.20

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