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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.32, 411.36 and 199.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.32, 411.36 and 199.89 is: 275.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.32 : 411.36 = 199.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.32/411.36 = 199.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.32x = 411.36 × 199.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.32x = 82,226.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,226.75/298.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.63

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