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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.08, 412.86 and 210.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.08, 412.86 and 210.79 is: 290.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.08 : 412.86 = 210.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.08/412.86 = 210.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.08x = 412.86 × 210.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.08x = 87,026.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,026.76/299.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.98

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