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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.87, 411.09 and 199.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.87, 411.09 and 199.86 is: 275.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.87 : 411.09 = 199.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.87/411.09 = 199.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.87x = 411.09 × 199.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.87x = 82,160.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,160.45/297.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.83

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