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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.18, 411.65 and 200.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.18, 411.65 and 200.10 is: 276.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.18 : 411.65 = 200.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.18/411.65 = 200.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.18x = 411.65 × 200.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.18x = 82,372.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,372.46/298.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.25

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