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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.23, 412.85 and 187.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.23, 412.85 and 187.29 is: 258.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.23 : 412.85 = 187.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.23/412.85 = 187.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.23x = 412.85 × 187.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.23x = 77,323.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,323.14/299.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.41

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