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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.92, 412.35 and 188.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.92, 412.35 and 188.21 is: 259.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.92 : 412.35 = 188.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.92/412.35 = 188.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.92x = 412.35 × 188.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.92x = 77,606.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,606.33/298.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.62

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