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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.88, 411.95 and 210.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.88, 411.95 and 210.40 is: 289.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.88 : 411.95 = 210.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.88/411.95 = 210.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.88x = 411.95 × 210.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.88x = 86,673.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,673.23/298.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.99

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