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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.43, 413.21 and 188.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.43, 413.21 and 188.87 is: 260.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.43 : 413.21 = 188.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.43/413.21 = 188.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.43x = 413.21 × 188.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.43x = 78,041.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,041.38/299.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.63

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