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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.40, 412.80 and 201.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.40, 412.80 and 201.06 is: 277.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.40 : 412.80 = 201.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.40/412.80 = 201.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.40x = 412.80 × 201.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.40x = 82,997.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,997.57/299.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.21

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