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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.03, 411.21 and 200.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.03, 411.21 and 200.07 is: 276.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.03 : 411.21 = 200.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.03/411.21 = 200.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.03x = 411.21 × 200.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.03x = 82,268.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,268.73/298.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.05

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