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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.66, 411.88 and 193.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.66, 411.88 and 193.65 is: 267.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.66 : 411.88 = 193.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.66/411.88 = 193.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.66x = 411.88 × 193.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.66x = 79,759.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,759.26/298.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.06

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