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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.75, 412.08 and 193.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.75, 412.08 and 193.81 is: 267.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.75 : 412.08 = 193.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.75/412.08 = 193.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.75x = 412.08 × 193.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.75x = 79,865.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,865.22/298.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.33

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