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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.75, 412.46 and 195.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.75, 412.46 and 195.43 is: 269.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.75 : 412.46 = 195.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.75/412.46 = 195.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.75x = 412.46 × 195.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.75x = 80,607.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,607.06/298.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.81

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