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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.96, 411.96 and 193.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.96, 411.96 and 193.93 is: 267.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.96 : 411.96 = 193.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.96/411.96 = 193.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.96x = 411.96 × 193.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.96x = 79,891.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,891.40/298.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.23

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