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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.92, 411.16 and 187.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.92, 411.16 and 187.48 is: 258.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.92 : 411.16 = 187.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.92/411.16 = 187.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.92x = 411.16 × 187.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.92x = 77,084.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,084.28/297.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.74

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