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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.00, 412.22 and 205.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.00, 412.22 and 205.58 is: 283.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.00 : 412.22 = 205.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.00/412.22 = 205.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.00x = 412.22 × 205.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.00x = 84,744.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,744.57/299.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.43

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