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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.16, 411.35 and 187.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.16, 411.35 and 187.59 is: 258.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.16 : 411.35 = 187.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.16/411.35 = 187.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.16x = 411.35 × 187.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.16x = 77,164.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,164.21/298.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.81

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