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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.77, 412.32 and 200.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.77, 412.32 and 200.52 is: 276.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.77 : 412.32 = 200.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.77/412.32 = 200.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.77x = 412.32 × 200.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.77x = 82,678.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,678.41/298.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.73

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