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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.98, 412.67 and 210.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.98, 412.67 and 210.49 is: 290.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.98 : 412.67 = 210.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.98/412.67 = 210.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.98x = 412.67 × 210.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.98x = 86,862.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,862.91/298.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.53

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