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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.97, 411.38 and 193.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.97, 411.38 and 193.09 is: 266.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.97 : 411.38 = 193.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.97/411.38 = 193.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.97x = 411.38 × 193.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.97x = 79,432.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,432.40/297.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.58

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