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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.06, 411.39 and 199.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.06, 411.39 and 199.90 is: 275.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.06 : 411.39 = 199.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.06/411.39 = 199.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.06x = 411.39 × 199.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.06x = 82,236.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,236.86/298.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.91

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