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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.13, 413.07 and 188.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.13, 413.07 and 188.79 is: 260.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.13 : 413.07 = 188.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.13/413.07 = 188.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.13x = 413.07 × 188.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.13x = 77,983.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,983.49/299.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.70

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