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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.54, 412.14 and 188.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.54, 412.14 and 188.08 is: 259.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.54 : 412.14 = 188.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.54/412.14 = 188.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.54x = 412.14 × 188.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.54x = 77,515.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,515.29/298.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.65

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