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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.24, 411.84 and 200

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.24, 411.84 and 200 is: 276.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.24 : 411.84 = 200 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.24/411.84 = 200/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.24x = 411.84 × 200
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.24x = 82,368
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,368/298.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.18

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