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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.41, 412.02 and 193.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.41, 412.02 and 193.65 is: 267.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.41 : 412.02 = 193.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.41/412.02 = 193.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.41x = 412.02 × 193.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.41x = 79,787.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,787.67/298.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.38

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