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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.96, 411.10 and 204.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.96, 411.10 and 204.52 is: 282.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.96 : 411.10 = 204.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.96/411.10 = 204.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.96x = 411.10 × 204.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.96x = 84,078.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,078.17/297.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.18

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