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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.28 : 411.58 = 187.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.28/411.58 = 187.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.28x = 411.58 × 187.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.28x = 77,198.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,198.49/298.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.81

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