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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.45, 411.55 and 193.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.45, 411.55 and 193.42 is: 266.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.45 : 411.55 = 193.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.45/411.55 = 193.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.45x = 411.55 × 193.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.45x = 79,603.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,603.12/298.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.72

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