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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.92, 413.70 and 212.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.92, 413.70 and 212.68 is: 293.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.92 : 413.70 = 212.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.92/413.70 = 212.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.92x = 413.70 × 212.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.92x = 87,985.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,985.72/299.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.36

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