Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.28, 411.58 and 187.57
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 298.28, 411.58 and 187.57 is: 258.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
298.28 : 411.58 = 187.57 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
298.28/411.58 = 187.57/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
298.28x = 411.58 × 187.57 - Step 4: Simplify right side
298.28x = 77,198.49 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 77,198.49/298.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 258.81
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