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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.58, 412.11 and 205.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.58, 412.11 and 205.61 is: 283.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.58 : 412.11 = 205.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.58/412.11 = 205.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.58x = 412.11 × 205.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.58x = 84,731.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,731.88/298.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.79

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