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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.05, 411.32 and 187.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.05, 411.32 and 187.59 is: 258.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.05 : 411.32 = 187.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.05/411.32 = 187.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.05x = 411.32 × 187.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.05x = 77,158.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,158.58/298.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.88

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