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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.03, 410.95 and 187.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.03, 410.95 and 187.37 is: 258.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.03 : 410.95 = 187.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.03/410.95 = 187.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.03x = 410.95 × 187.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.03x = 76,999.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,999.70/298.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.36

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