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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.74, 412.26 and 188.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.74, 412.26 and 188.12 is: 259.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.74 : 412.26 = 188.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.74/412.26 = 188.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.74x = 412.26 × 188.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.74x = 77,554.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,554.35/298.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.60

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