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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.54, 411.94 and 200.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.54, 411.94 and 200.14 is: 276.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.54 : 411.94 = 200.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.54/411.94 = 200.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.54x = 411.94 × 200.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.54x = 82,445.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,445.67/298.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.16

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