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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299, 412.74 and 188.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299, 412.74 and 188.72 is: 260.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299 : 412.74 = 188.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299/412.74 = 188.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299x = 412.74 × 188.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299x = 77,892.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,892.29/299
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.51

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