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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.36, 411.72 and 194.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.36, 411.72 and 194.84 is: 268.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.36 : 411.72 = 194.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.36/411.72 = 194.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.36x = 411.72 × 194.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.36x = 80,219.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,219.52/298.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.87

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