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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.84, 412.42 and 186.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.84, 412.42 and 186.80 is: 257.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.84 : 412.42 = 186.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.84/412.42 = 186.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.84x = 412.42 × 186.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.84x = 77,040.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,040.06/298.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.80

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