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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.67, 411.99 and 187.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.67, 411.99 and 187.95 is: 259.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.67 : 411.99 = 187.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.67/411.99 = 187.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.67x = 411.99 × 187.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.67x = 77,433.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,433.52/298.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.27

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