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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.91, 413.90 and 187.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.91, 413.90 and 187.86 is: 259.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.91 : 413.90 = 187.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.91/413.90 = 187.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.91x = 413.90 × 187.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.91x = 77,755.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,755.25/299.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.26

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