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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.99, 411.35 and 187.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.99, 411.35 and 187.43 is: 258.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.99 : 411.35 = 187.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.99/411.35 = 187.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.99x = 411.35 × 187.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.99x = 77,096.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,096.34/297.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.72

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