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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.56, 412.08 and 195

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.56, 412.08 and 195 is: 269.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.56 : 412.08 = 195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.56/412.08 = 195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.56x = 412.08 × 195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.56x = 80,355.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,355.60/298.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.14

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