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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.64, 412 and 193.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.64, 412 and 193.72 is: 267.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.64 : 412 = 193.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.64/412 = 193.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.64x = 412 × 193.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.64x = 79,812.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,812.64/298.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.25

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