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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.45, 412.92 and 201.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.45, 412.92 and 201.04 is: 277.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.45 : 412.92 = 201.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.45/412.92 = 201.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.45x = 412.92 × 201.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.45x = 83,012.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,012.40/299.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.21

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