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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.95, 412.34 and 200.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.95, 412.34 and 200.67 is: 276.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.95 : 412.34 = 200.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.95/412.34 = 200.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.95x = 412.34 × 200.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.95x = 82,743.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,743.26/298.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.78

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