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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.25, 413.33 and 200.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.25, 413.33 and 200.84 is: 277.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.25 : 413.33 = 200.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.25/413.33 = 200.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.25x = 413.33 × 200.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.25x = 83,010.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,010.13/299.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.39

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