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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.96, 411.32 and 186.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.96, 411.32 and 186.02 is: 256.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.96 : 411.32 = 186.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.96/411.32 = 186.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.96x = 411.32 × 186.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.96x = 76,513.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,513.75/297.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.79

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