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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.49, 413.26 and 188.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.49, 413.26 and 188.97 is: 260.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.49 : 413.26 = 188.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.49/413.26 = 188.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.49x = 413.26 × 188.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.49x = 78,093.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,093.74/299.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.76

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