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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.40, 412.90 and 188.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.40, 412.90 and 188.84 is: 260.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.40 : 412.90 = 188.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.40/412.90 = 188.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.40x = 412.90 × 188.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.40x = 77,972.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,972.04/299.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.43

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