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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.43, 413.33 and 201.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.43, 413.33 and 201.47 is: 278.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.43 : 413.33 = 201.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.43/413.33 = 201.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.43x = 413.33 × 201.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.43x = 83,273.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,273.07/299.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.10

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