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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.81, 412.27 and 200.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.81, 412.27 and 200.71 is: 276.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.81 : 412.27 = 200.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.81/412.27 = 200.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.81x = 412.27 × 200.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.81x = 82,746.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,746.71/298.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.92

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