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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.06, 412.86 and 201.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.06, 412.86 and 201.33 is: 277.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.06 : 412.86 = 201.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.06/412.86 = 201.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.06x = 412.86 × 201.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.06x = 83,121.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,121.10/299.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.95

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