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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.12, 411.52 and 187.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.12, 411.52 and 187.64 is: 259.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.12 : 411.52 = 187.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.12/411.52 = 187.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.12x = 411.52 × 187.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.12x = 77,217.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,217.61/298.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.02

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