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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.20, 412.96 and 188.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.20, 412.96 and 188.82 is: 260.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.20 : 412.96 = 188.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.20/412.96 = 188.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.20x = 412.96 × 188.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.20x = 77,974.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,974.64/299.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.61

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