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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.78, 412.04 and 200.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.78, 412.04 and 200.66 is: 276.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.78 : 412.04 = 200.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.78/412.04 = 200.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.78x = 412.04 × 200.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.78x = 82,679.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,679.95/298.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.73

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