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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.11, 411.65 and 187.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.11, 411.65 and 187.75 is: 259.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.11 : 411.65 = 187.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.11/411.65 = 187.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.11x = 411.65 × 187.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.11x = 77,287.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,287.57/298.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.26

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