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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.40, 411.84 and 187.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.40, 411.84 and 187.79 is: 259.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.40 : 411.84 = 187.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.40/411.84 = 187.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.40x = 411.84 × 187.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.40x = 77,338.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,338.40/298.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.18

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