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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.30, 412.98 and 188.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.30, 412.98 and 188.93 is: 260.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.30 : 412.98 = 188.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.30/412.98 = 188.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.30x = 412.98 × 188.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.30x = 78,022.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,022.25/299.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.68

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