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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.55, 411.98 and 200.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.55, 411.98 and 200.29 is: 276.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.55 : 411.98 = 200.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.55/411.98 = 200.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.55x = 411.98 × 200.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.55x = 82,515.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,515.47/298.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.39

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