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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.87, 412.33 and 195.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.87, 412.33 and 195.19 is: 269.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.87 : 412.33 = 195.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.87/412.33 = 195.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.87x = 412.33 × 195.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.87x = 80,482.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,482.69/298.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.29

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