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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.46, 411.76 and 187.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.46, 411.76 and 187.74 is: 259.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.46 : 411.76 = 187.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.46/411.76 = 187.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.46x = 411.76 × 187.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.46x = 77,303.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,303.82/298.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.01

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