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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.26, 411.81 and 200.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.26, 411.81 and 200.25 is: 276.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.26 : 411.81 = 200.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.26/411.81 = 200.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.26x = 411.81 × 200.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.26x = 82,464.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,464.95/298.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.49

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