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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.69, 412.30 and 188.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.69, 412.30 and 188.16 is: 259.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.69 : 412.30 = 188.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.69/412.30 = 188.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.69x = 412.30 × 188.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.69x = 77,577.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,577.90/298.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.73

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