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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.19, 411.65 and 187.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.19, 411.65 and 187.72 is: 259.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.19 : 411.65 = 187.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.19/411.65 = 187.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.19x = 411.65 × 187.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.19x = 77,274.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,274.38/298.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.14

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