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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.58, 413.02 and 210.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.58, 413.02 and 210.94 is: 290.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.58 : 413.02 = 210.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.58/413.02 = 210.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.58x = 413.02 × 210.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.58x = 87,122.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,122.44/299.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.82

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