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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.62, 411.99 and 194.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.62, 411.99 and 194.94 is: 268.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.62 : 411.99 = 194.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.62/411.99 = 194.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.62x = 411.99 × 194.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.62x = 80,313.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,313.33/298.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.95

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