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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.21, 412.97 and 188.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.21, 412.97 and 188.71 is: 260.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.21 : 412.97 = 188.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.21/412.97 = 188.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.21x = 412.97 × 188.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.21x = 77,929.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,929.59/299.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.46

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