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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.71, 411.62 and 193.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.71, 411.62 and 193.68 is: 266.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.71 : 411.62 = 193.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.71/411.62 = 193.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.71x = 411.62 × 193.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.71x = 79,721.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,721.59/298.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.89

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