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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.32, 413.16 and 201.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.32, 413.16 and 201.04 is: 277.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.32 : 413.16 = 201.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.32/413.16 = 201.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.32x = 413.16 × 201.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.32x = 83,061.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,061.69/299.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.50

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