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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.56, 411.84 and 195.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.56, 411.84 and 195.12 is: 269.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.56 : 411.84 = 195.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.56/411.84 = 195.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.56x = 411.84 × 195.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.56x = 80,358.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,358.22/298.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.15

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