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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.38, 411.68 and 188.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.38, 411.68 and 188.02 is: 259.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.38 : 411.68 = 188.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.38/411.68 = 188.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.38x = 411.68 × 188.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.38x = 77,404.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,404.07/298.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.41

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