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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.81, 414.11 and 212.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.81, 414.11 and 212.87 is: 294.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.81 : 414.11 = 212.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.81/414.11 = 212.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.81x = 414.11 × 212.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.81x = 88,151.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,151.60/299.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.02

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