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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.34, 411.91 and 186.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.34, 411.91 and 186.48 is: 257.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.34 : 411.91 = 186.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.34/411.91 = 186.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.34x = 411.91 × 186.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.34x = 76,811.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,811.88/298.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.46

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