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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.90, 411.32 and 193.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.90, 411.32 and 193.05 is: 266.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.90 : 411.32 = 193.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.90/411.32 = 193.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.90x = 411.32 × 193.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.90x = 79,404.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,404.36/297.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.55

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