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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.03, 411.15 and 204.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.03, 411.15 and 204.79 is: 282.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.03 : 411.15 = 204.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.03/411.15 = 204.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.03x = 411.15 × 204.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.03x = 84,199.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,199.41/298.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.52

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