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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.31, 411.83 and 200.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.31, 411.83 and 200.58 is: 276.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.31 : 411.83 = 200.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.31/411.83 = 200.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.31x = 411.83 × 200.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.31x = 82,603.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,603.86/298.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.91

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