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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.81, 412.18 and 200.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.81, 412.18 and 200.53 is: 276.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.81 : 412.18 = 200.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.81/412.18 = 200.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.81x = 412.18 × 200.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.81x = 82,654.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,654.46/298.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.61

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