Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.02, 412 and 265.90
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 299.02, 412 and 265.90 is: 366.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
299.02 : 412 = 265.90 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
299.02/412 = 265.90/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
299.02x = 412 × 265.90 - Step 4: Simplify right side
299.02x = 109,550.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,550.80/299.02 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 366.37
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