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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.90, 410.66 and 204.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.90, 410.66 and 204.49 is: 281.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.90 : 410.66 = 204.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.90/410.66 = 204.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.90x = 410.66 × 204.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.90x = 83,975.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,975.86/297.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.89

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