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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.32, 413.22 and 188.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.32, 413.22 and 188.89 is: 260.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.32 : 413.22 = 188.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.32/413.22 = 188.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.32x = 413.22 × 188.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.32x = 78,053.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,053.13/299.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.77

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