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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.84, 412.26 and 200.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.84, 412.26 and 200.63 is: 276.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.84 : 412.26 = 200.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.84/412.26 = 200.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.84x = 412.26 × 200.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.84x = 82,710.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,710.81/298.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.77

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