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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.99, 412.58 and 188.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.99, 412.58 and 188.44 is: 260.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.99 : 412.58 = 188.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.99/412.58 = 188.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.99x = 412.58 × 188.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.99x = 77,747.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,747.28/298.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.03

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