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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.27, 411.54 and 205.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.27, 411.54 and 205.32 is: 283.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.27 : 411.54 = 205.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.27/411.54 = 205.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.27x = 411.54 × 205.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.27x = 84,497.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,497.39/298.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.29

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