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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.51, 411.75 and 187.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.51, 411.75 and 187.79 is: 259.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.51 : 411.75 = 187.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.51/411.75 = 187.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.51x = 411.75 × 187.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.51x = 77,323.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,323.00/298.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.03

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