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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.98, 413.80 and 212.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.98, 413.80 and 212.50 is: 293.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.98 : 413.80 = 212.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.98/413.80 = 212.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.98x = 413.80 × 212.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.98x = 87,932.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,932.50/299.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.13

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