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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.02, 412.23 and 200.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.02, 412.23 and 200.56 is: 276.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.02 : 412.23 = 200.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.02/412.23 = 200.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.02x = 412.23 × 200.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.02x = 82,676.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,676.85/299.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.49

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