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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.84, 411.17 and 204.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.84, 411.17 and 204.63 is: 282.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.84 : 411.17 = 204.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.84/411.17 = 204.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.84x = 411.17 × 204.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.84x = 84,137.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,137.72/297.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.49

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