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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.06, 412.64 and 188.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.06, 412.64 and 188.56 is: 260.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.06 : 412.64 = 188.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.06/412.64 = 188.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.06x = 412.64 × 188.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.06x = 77,807.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,807.40/299.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.17

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