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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.42, 411.86 and 187.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.42, 411.86 and 187.94 is: 259.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.42 : 411.86 = 187.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.42/411.86 = 187.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.42x = 411.86 × 187.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.42x = 77,404.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,404.97/298.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.38

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