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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.22, 412.82 and 205.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.22, 412.82 and 205.80 is: 283.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.22 : 412.82 = 205.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.22/412.82 = 205.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.22x = 412.82 × 205.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.22x = 84,958.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,958.36/299.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.93

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