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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.05, 411.43 and 199.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.05, 411.43 and 199.87 is: 275.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.05 : 411.43 = 199.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.05/411.43 = 199.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.05x = 411.43 × 199.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.05x = 82,231.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,231.36/298.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.89

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