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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.94, 411.06 and 193.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.94, 411.06 and 193.17 is: 266.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.94 : 411.06 = 193.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.94/411.06 = 193.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.94x = 411.06 × 193.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.94x = 79,402.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,402.66/297.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.50

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