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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.62, 412.02 and 205.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.62, 412.02 and 205.74 is: 283.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.62 : 412.02 = 205.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.62/412.02 = 205.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.62x = 412.02 × 205.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.62x = 84,768.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,768.99/298.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.87

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