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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.24, 412.77 and 201.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.24, 412.77 and 201.13 is: 277.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.24 : 412.77 = 201.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.24/412.77 = 201.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.24x = 412.77 × 201.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.24x = 83,019.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,019.40/299.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.44

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