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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.64, 412.02 and 188.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.64, 412.02 and 188.07 is: 259.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.64 : 412.02 = 188.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.64/412.02 = 188.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.64x = 412.02 × 188.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.64x = 77,488.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,488.60/298.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.48

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