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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.02, 412.70 and 188.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.02, 412.70 and 188.53 is: 260.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.02 : 412.70 = 188.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.02/412.70 = 188.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.02x = 412.70 × 188.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.02x = 77,806.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,806.33/299.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.20

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