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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.38, 411.60 and 200.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.38, 411.60 and 200.28 is: 276.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.38 : 411.60 = 200.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.38/411.60 = 200.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.38x = 411.60 × 200.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.38x = 82,435.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,435.25/298.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.28

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