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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.91, 412.40 and 194.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.91, 412.40 and 194.08 is: 267.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.91 : 412.40 = 194.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.91/412.40 = 194.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.91x = 412.40 × 194.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.91x = 80,038.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,038.59/298.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.77

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