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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.62, 411.97 and 186.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.62, 411.97 and 186.52 is: 257.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.62 : 411.97 = 186.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.62/411.97 = 186.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.62x = 411.97 × 186.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.62x = 76,839.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,839.71/298.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.32

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