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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.96, 414.03 and 212.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.96, 414.03 and 212.66 is: 293.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.96 : 414.03 = 212.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.96/414.03 = 212.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.96x = 414.03 × 212.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.96x = 88,047.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,047.62/299.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.53

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