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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.11, 413.03 and 188.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.11, 413.03 and 188.75 is: 260.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.11 : 413.03 = 188.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.11/413.03 = 188.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.11x = 413.03 × 188.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.11x = 77,959.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,959.41/299.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.64

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