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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.56, 411.94 and 186.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.56, 411.94 and 186.50 is: 257.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.56 : 411.94 = 186.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.56/411.94 = 186.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.56x = 411.94 × 186.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.56x = 76,826.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,826.81/298.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.32

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