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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.84, 412.12 and 205.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.84, 412.12 and 205.43 is: 283.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.84 : 412.12 = 205.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.84/412.12 = 205.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.84x = 412.12 × 205.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.84x = 84,661.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,661.81/298.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.31

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