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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.17, 412.84 and 188.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.17, 412.84 and 188.47 is: 260.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.17 : 412.84 = 188.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.17/412.84 = 188.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.17x = 412.84 × 188.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.17x = 77,807.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,807.95/299.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.08

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