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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.92, 412.20 and 188.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.92, 412.20 and 188.36 is: 259.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.92 : 412.20 = 188.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.92/412.20 = 188.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.92x = 412.20 × 188.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.92x = 77,641.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,641.99/298.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.74

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