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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.40, 412.02 and 193.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.40, 412.02 and 193.54 is: 267.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.40 : 412.02 = 193.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.40/412.02 = 193.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.40x = 412.02 × 193.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.40x = 79,742.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,742.35/298.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.23

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