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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.82, 410.61 and 187.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.82, 410.61 and 187.26 is: 258.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.82 : 410.61 = 187.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.82/410.61 = 187.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.82x = 410.61 × 187.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.82x = 76,890.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,890.83/297.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.18

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