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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.49, 411.89 and 204.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.49, 411.89 and 204.93 is: 282.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.49 : 411.89 = 204.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.49/411.89 = 204.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.49x = 411.89 × 204.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.49x = 84,407.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,407.59/298.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.79

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