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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.02, 411 and 187.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.02, 411 and 187.52 is: 258.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.02 : 411 = 187.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.02/411 = 187.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.02x = 411 × 187.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.02x = 77,068.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,068.67/298.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.60

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