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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.14, 412.76 and 201.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.14, 412.76 and 201.04 is: 277.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.14 : 412.76 = 201.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.14/412.76 = 201.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.14x = 412.76 × 201.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.14x = 82,981.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,981.27/299.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.40

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