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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.82, 412.58 and 188.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.82, 412.58 and 188.35 is: 260.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.82 : 412.58 = 188.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.82/412.58 = 188.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.82x = 412.58 × 188.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.82x = 77,709.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,709.44/298.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.05

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