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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.42, 412.06 and 200.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.42, 412.06 and 200.26 is: 276.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.42 : 412.06 = 200.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.42/412.06 = 200.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.42x = 412.06 × 200.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.42x = 82,519.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,519.14/298.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.52

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