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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.27, 411.44 and 193.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.27, 411.44 and 193.38 is: 266.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.27 : 411.44 = 193.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.27/411.44 = 193.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.27x = 411.44 × 193.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.27x = 79,564.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,564.27/298.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.75

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