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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.36, 412.98 and 188.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.36, 412.98 and 188.78 is: 260.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.36 : 412.98 = 188.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.36/412.98 = 188.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.36x = 412.98 × 188.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.36x = 77,962.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,962.36/299.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.43

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