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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.44, 412.57 and 201.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.44, 412.57 and 201.02 is: 276.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.44 : 412.57 = 201.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.44/412.57 = 201.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.44x = 412.57 × 201.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.44x = 82,934.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,934.20/299.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.97

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