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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.52, 413.28 and 188.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.52, 413.28 and 188.99 is: 260.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.52 : 413.28 = 188.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.52/413.28 = 188.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.52x = 413.28 × 188.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.52x = 78,103.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,103.72/299.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.76

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