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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.96, 412.18 and 193.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.96, 412.18 and 193.88 is: 267.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.96 : 412.18 = 193.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.96/412.18 = 193.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.96x = 412.18 × 193.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.96x = 79,913.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,913.46/298.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.30

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