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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.12, 411.60 and 193.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.12, 411.60 and 193.26 is: 266.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.12 : 411.60 = 193.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.12/411.60 = 193.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.12x = 411.60 × 193.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.12x = 79,545.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,545.82/298.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.82

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