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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.29, 411.63 and 187.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.29, 411.63 and 187.79 is: 259.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.29 : 411.63 = 187.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.29/411.63 = 187.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.29x = 411.63 × 187.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.29x = 77,300.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,300.00/298.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.14

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