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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.04, 412.62 and 200.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.04, 412.62 and 200.62 is: 276.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.04 : 412.62 = 200.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.04/412.62 = 200.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.04x = 412.62 × 200.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.04x = 82,779.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,779.82/299.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.82

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