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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.35, 411.82 and 187.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.35, 411.82 and 187.85 is: 259.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.35 : 411.82 = 187.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.35/411.82 = 187.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.35x = 411.82 × 187.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.35x = 77,360.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,360.95/298.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.30

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