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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.71, 412.38 and 188.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.71, 412.38 and 188.28 is: 259.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.71 : 412.38 = 188.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.71/412.38 = 188.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.71x = 412.38 × 188.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.71x = 77,642.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,642.91/298.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.93

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