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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.96, 412.23 and 200.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.96, 412.23 and 200.68 is: 276.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.96 : 412.23 = 200.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.96/412.23 = 200.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.96x = 412.23 × 200.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.96x = 82,726.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,726.32/298.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.71

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