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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.91, 412.58 and 194.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.91, 412.58 and 194.00 is: 267.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.91 : 412.58 = 194.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.91/412.58 = 194.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.91x = 412.58 × 194.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.91x = 80,037.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,037.49/298.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.77

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