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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.78, 412.08 and 188.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.78, 412.08 and 188.22 is: 259.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.78 : 412.08 = 188.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.78/412.08 = 188.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.78x = 412.08 × 188.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.78x = 77,561.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,561.70/298.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.59

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