Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.17, 412.59 and 205.93
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 299.17, 412.59 and 205.93 is: 284.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
299.17 : 412.59 = 205.93 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
299.17/412.59 = 205.93/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
299.17x = 412.59 × 205.93 - Step 4: Simplify right side
299.17x = 84,964.66 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,964.66/299.17 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 284.00
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