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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.88, 412.48 and 200.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.88, 412.48 and 200.48 is: 276.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.88 : 412.48 = 200.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.88/412.48 = 200.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.88x = 412.48 × 200.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.88x = 82,693.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,693.99/298.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.68

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