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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.69, 411.93 and 193.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.69, 411.93 and 193.78 is: 267.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.69 : 411.93 = 193.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.69/411.93 = 193.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.69x = 411.93 × 193.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.69x = 79,823.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,823.80/298.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.25

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