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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.04, 412.74 and 204.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.04, 412.74 and 204.54 is: 282.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.04 : 412.74 = 204.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.04/412.74 = 204.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.04x = 412.74 × 204.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.04x = 84,421.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,421.84/299.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.31

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