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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299, 412.54 and 200.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299, 412.54 and 200.60 is: 276.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299 : 412.54 = 200.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299/412.54 = 200.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299x = 412.54 × 200.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299x = 82,755.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,755.52/299
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.77

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