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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.98, 411.34 and 199.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.98, 411.34 and 199.79 is: 275.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.98 : 411.34 = 199.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.98/411.34 = 199.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.98x = 411.34 × 199.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.98x = 82,179.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,179.56/297.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.79

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