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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.49, 412.03 and 187.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.49, 412.03 and 187.94 is: 259.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.49 : 412.03 = 187.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.49/412.03 = 187.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.49x = 412.03 × 187.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.49x = 77,435.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,435.58/298.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.43

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