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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.10, 412.80 and 187.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.10, 412.80 and 187.04 is: 258.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.10 : 412.80 = 187.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.10/412.80 = 187.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.10x = 412.80 × 187.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.10x = 77,210.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,210.11/299.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.14

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