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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.81, 410.93 and 194.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.81, 410.93 and 194.25 is: 268.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.81 : 410.93 = 194.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.81/410.93 = 194.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.81x = 410.93 × 194.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.81x = 79,822.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,822.18/297.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.03

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