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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.51, 412.12 and 193.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.51, 412.12 and 193.75 is: 267.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.51 : 412.12 = 193.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.51/412.12 = 193.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.51x = 412.12 × 193.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.51x = 79,848.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,848.25/298.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.49

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