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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.63, 411.94 and 188.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.63, 411.94 and 188.06 is: 259.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.63 : 411.94 = 188.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.63/411.94 = 188.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.63x = 411.94 × 188.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.63x = 77,470.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,470.00/298.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.42

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