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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.44, 411.92 and 187.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.44, 411.92 and 187.92 is: 259.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.44 : 411.92 = 187.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.44/411.92 = 187.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.44x = 411.92 × 187.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.44x = 77,405.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,405.01/298.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.37

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