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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.98, 410.77 and 193.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.98, 410.77 and 193.06 is: 266.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.98 : 410.77 = 193.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.98/410.77 = 193.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.98x = 410.77 × 193.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.98x = 79,303.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,303.26/297.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.14

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