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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.83, 412.13 and 186.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.83, 412.13 and 186.79 is: 257.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.83 : 412.13 = 186.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.83/412.13 = 186.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.83x = 412.13 × 186.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.83x = 76,980.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,980.97/298.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.61

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