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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.98, 412.44 and 200.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.98, 412.44 and 200.76 is: 276.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.98 : 412.44 = 200.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.98/412.44 = 200.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.98x = 412.44 × 200.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.98x = 82,801.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,801.45/298.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.95

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