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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.72, 412.44 and 200.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.72, 412.44 and 200.56 is: 276.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.72 : 412.44 = 200.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.72/412.44 = 200.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.72x = 412.44 × 200.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.72x = 82,718.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,718.97/298.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.91

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