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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.99, 412.77 and 200.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.99, 412.77 and 200.92 is: 277.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.99 : 412.77 = 200.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.99/412.77 = 200.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.99x = 412.77 × 200.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.99x = 82,933.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,933.75/298.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.38

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