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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.96, 410.58 and 192.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.96, 410.58 and 192.93 is: 265.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.96 : 410.58 = 192.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.96/410.58 = 192.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.96x = 410.58 × 192.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.96x = 79,213.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,213.20/297.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.85

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