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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.41, 411.69 and 187.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.41, 411.69 and 187.84 is: 259.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.41 : 411.69 = 187.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.41/411.69 = 187.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.41x = 411.69 × 187.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.41x = 77,331.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,331.85/298.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.15

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