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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.13, 412.29 and 210.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.13, 412.29 and 210.65 is: 290.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.13 : 412.29 = 210.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.13/412.29 = 210.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.13x = 412.29 × 210.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.13x = 86,846.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,846.83/299.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.33

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