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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.18, 411.56 and 187.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.18, 411.56 and 187.81 is: 259.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.18 : 411.56 = 187.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.18/411.56 = 187.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.18x = 411.56 × 187.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.18x = 77,295.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,295.08/298.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.22

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