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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.21, 411.67 and 200.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.21, 411.67 and 200.03 is: 276.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.21 : 411.67 = 200.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.21/411.67 = 200.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.21x = 411.67 × 200.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.21x = 82,346.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,346.35/298.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.14

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