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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.12, 412.70 and 200.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.12, 412.70 and 200.94 is: 277.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.12 : 412.70 = 200.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.12/412.70 = 200.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.12x = 412.70 × 200.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.12x = 82,927.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,927.94/299.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.24

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