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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.01, 412.85 and 201

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.01, 412.85 and 201 is: 277.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.01 : 412.85 = 201 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.01/412.85 = 201/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.01x = 412.85 × 201
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.01x = 82,982.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,982.85/299.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.53

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