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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.34, 413.10 and 188.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.34, 413.10 and 188.87 is: 260.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.34 : 413.10 = 188.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.34/413.10 = 188.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.34x = 413.10 × 188.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.34x = 78,020.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,020.13/299.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.64

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