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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.52, 412.01 and 187.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.52, 412.01 and 187.91 is: 259.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.52 : 412.01 = 187.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.52/412.01 = 187.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.52x = 412.01 × 187.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.52x = 77,420.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,420.05/298.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.35

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