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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.62, 412.16 and 200.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.62, 412.16 and 200.52 is: 276.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.62 : 412.16 = 200.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.62/412.16 = 200.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.62x = 412.16 × 200.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.62x = 82,645.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,645.32/298.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.76

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