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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.34, 413.04 and 188.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.34, 413.04 and 188.96 is: 260.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.34 : 413.04 = 188.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.34/413.04 = 188.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.34x = 413.04 × 188.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.34x = 78,049.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,049.07/299.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.74

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