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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.38, 412.66 and 200.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.38, 412.66 and 200.96 is: 277.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.38 : 412.66 = 200.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.38/412.66 = 200.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.38x = 412.66 × 200.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.38x = 82,928.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,928.15/299.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.00

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