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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.25, 412.80 and 188.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.25, 412.80 and 188.75 is: 260.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.25 : 412.80 = 188.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.25/412.80 = 188.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.25x = 412.80 × 188.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.25x = 77,913.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,913.94/299.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.36

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