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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.11, 411.50 and 186.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.11, 411.50 and 186.03 is: 256.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.11 : 411.50 = 186.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.11/411.50 = 186.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.11x = 411.50 × 186.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.11x = 76,551.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,551.81/298.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.79

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