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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.76, 412.17 and 188.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.76, 412.17 and 188.23 is: 259.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.76 : 412.17 = 188.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.76/412.17 = 188.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.76x = 412.17 × 188.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.76x = 77,582.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,582.76/298.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.68

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