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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.66, 411.74 and 188.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.66, 411.74 and 188.10 is: 259.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.66 : 411.74 = 188.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.66/411.74 = 188.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.66x = 411.74 × 188.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.66x = 77,448.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,448.29/298.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.32

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