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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.04, 412.49 and 187.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.04, 412.49 and 187.07 is: 258.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.04 : 412.49 = 187.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.04/412.49 = 187.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.04x = 412.49 × 187.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.04x = 77,161.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,161.51/299.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.04

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