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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.17, 411.53 and 193.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.17, 411.53 and 193.23 is: 266.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.17 : 411.53 = 193.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.17/411.53 = 193.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.17x = 411.53 × 193.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.17x = 79,518.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,518.98/298.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.69

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