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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.35, 412.02 and 193.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.35, 412.02 and 193.59 is: 267.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.35 : 412.02 = 193.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.35/412.02 = 193.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.35x = 412.02 × 193.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.35x = 79,762.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,762.95/298.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.35

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