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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.89, 412.26 and 210.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.89, 412.26 and 210.20 is: 289.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.89 : 412.26 = 210.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.89/412.26 = 210.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.89x = 412.26 × 210.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.89x = 86,655.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,655.98/298.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.93

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