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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.52, 412.04 and 195

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.52, 412.04 and 195 is: 269.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.52 : 412.04 = 195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.52/412.04 = 195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.52x = 412.04 × 195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.52x = 80,347.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,347.80/298.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.15

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