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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.86, 411.14 and 185.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.86, 411.14 and 185.88 is: 256.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.86 : 411.14 = 185.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.86/411.14 = 185.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.86x = 411.14 × 185.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.86x = 76,421.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,421.77/297.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.57

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