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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.52, 412.08 and 200.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.52, 412.08 and 200.46 is: 276.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.52 : 412.08 = 200.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.52/412.08 = 200.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.52x = 412.08 × 200.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.52x = 82,605.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,605.56/298.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.72

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