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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.19, 411.56 and 209.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.19, 411.56 and 209.69 is: 289.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.19 : 411.56 = 209.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.19/411.56 = 209.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.19x = 411.56 × 209.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.19x = 86,299.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,299.24/298.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.41

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