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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.13, 412.63 and 188.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.13, 412.63 and 188.57 is: 260.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.13 : 412.63 = 188.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.13/412.63 = 188.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.13x = 412.63 × 188.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.13x = 77,806.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,806.63/299.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.11

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