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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.16, 411.66 and 200.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.16, 411.66 and 200.12 is: 276.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.16 : 411.66 = 200.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.16/411.66 = 200.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.16x = 411.66 × 200.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.16x = 82,381.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,381.40/298.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.30

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