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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298, 411.36 and 187.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298, 411.36 and 187.72 is: 259.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298 : 411.36 = 187.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298/411.36 = 187.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298x = 411.36 × 187.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298x = 77,220.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,220.50/298
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.13

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