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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.06, 411.27 and 194.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.06, 411.27 and 194.50 is: 268.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.06 : 411.27 = 194.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.06/411.27 = 194.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.06x = 411.27 × 194.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.06x = 79,992.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,992.02/298.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.38

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