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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.22, 411.32 and 199.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.22, 411.32 and 199.94 is: 275.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.22 : 411.32 = 199.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.22/411.32 = 199.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.22x = 411.32 × 199.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.22x = 82,238.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,238.32/298.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.76

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