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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.49, 411.89 and 187.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.49, 411.89 and 187.97 is: 259.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.49 : 411.89 = 187.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.49/411.89 = 187.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.49x = 411.89 × 187.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.49x = 77,419.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,419.96/298.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.38

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