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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.10, 411.17 and 204.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.10, 411.17 and 204.68 is: 282.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.10 : 411.17 = 204.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.10/411.17 = 204.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.10x = 411.17 × 204.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.10x = 84,155.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,155.20/298.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.31

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