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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.25, 411.74 and 200.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.25, 411.74 and 200.17 is: 276.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.25 : 411.74 = 200.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.25/411.74 = 200.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.25x = 411.74 × 200.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.25x = 82,418.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,418.00/298.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.34

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