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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.34, 411.59 and 193.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.34, 411.59 and 193.44 is: 266.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.34 : 411.59 = 193.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.34/411.59 = 193.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.34x = 411.59 × 193.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.34x = 79,617.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,617.00/298.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.87

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