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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.71, 412.01 and 205.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.71, 412.01 and 205.68 is: 283.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.71 : 412.01 = 205.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.71/412.01 = 205.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.71x = 412.01 × 205.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.71x = 84,739.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,739.88/298.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.69

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