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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.28, 411.28 and 199.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.28, 411.28 and 199.87 is: 275.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.28 : 411.28 = 199.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.28/411.28 = 199.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.28x = 411.28 × 199.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.28x = 82,201.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,201.01/298.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.58

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