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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.92, 412.48 and 200.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.92, 412.48 and 200.88 is: 277.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.92 : 412.48 = 200.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.92/412.48 = 200.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.92x = 412.48 × 200.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.92x = 82,858.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,858.98/298.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.19

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