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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.69, 412.27 and 188.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.69, 412.27 and 188.24 is: 259.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.69 : 412.27 = 188.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.69/412.27 = 188.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.69x = 412.27 × 188.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.69x = 77,603.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,603.17/298.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.81

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