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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.06, 447.01 and 200.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.06, 447.01 and 200.51 is: 300.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.06 : 447.01 = 200.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.06/447.01 = 200.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.06x = 447.01 × 200.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.06x = 89,627.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,627.74/298.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.71

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