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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.89, 412.59 and 199.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.89, 412.59 and 199.45 is: 275.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.89 : 412.59 = 199.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.89/412.59 = 199.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.89x = 412.59 × 199.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.89x = 82,291.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,291.08/298.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.32

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