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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.81, 411.03 and 187.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.81, 411.03 and 187.38 is: 258.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.81 : 411.03 = 187.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.81/411.03 = 187.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.81x = 411.03 × 187.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.81x = 77,018.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,018.80/297.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.62

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