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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.04, 412.67 and 188.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.04, 412.67 and 188.54 is: 260.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.04 : 412.67 = 188.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.04/412.67 = 188.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.04x = 412.67 × 188.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.04x = 77,803.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,803.86/299.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.18

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