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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.02, 412.77 and 200.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.02, 412.77 and 200.96 is: 277.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.02 : 412.77 = 200.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.02/412.77 = 200.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.02x = 412.77 × 200.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.02x = 82,950.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,950.26/299.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.41

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