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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.09, 412.81 and 200.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.09, 412.81 and 200.77 is: 277.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.09 : 412.81 = 200.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.09/412.81 = 200.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.09x = 412.81 × 200.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.09x = 82,879.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,879.86/299.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.11

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