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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.40, 411.88 and 193.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.40, 411.88 and 193.64 is: 267.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.40 : 411.88 = 193.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.40/411.88 = 193.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.40x = 411.88 × 193.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.40x = 79,756.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,756.44/298.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.28

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