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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.82, 412.29 and 188.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.82, 412.29 and 188.24 is: 259.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.82 : 412.29 = 188.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.82/412.29 = 188.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.82x = 412.29 × 188.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.82x = 77,609.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,609.47/298.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.72

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