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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.50, 411.73 and 187.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.50, 411.73 and 187.77 is: 259.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.50 : 411.73 = 187.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.50/411.73 = 187.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.50x = 411.73 × 187.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.50x = 77,310.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,310.54/298.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.00

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