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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.85, 412.55 and 200.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.85, 412.55 and 200.66 is: 277.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.85 : 412.55 = 200.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.85/412.55 = 200.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.85x = 412.55 × 200.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.85x = 82,780.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,780.25/298.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.00

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