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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.57, 413.13 and 187.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.57, 413.13 and 187.40 is: 258.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.57 : 413.13 = 187.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.57/413.13 = 187.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.57x = 413.13 × 187.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.57x = 77,418.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,418.50/299.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.43

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