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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.86, 412.17 and 188.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.86, 412.17 and 188.34 is: 259.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.86 : 412.17 = 188.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.86/412.17 = 188.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.86x = 412.17 × 188.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.86x = 77,628.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,628.10/298.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.75

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