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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.51, 413.54 and 201.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.51, 413.54 and 201.50 is: 278.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.51 : 413.54 = 201.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.51/413.54 = 201.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.51x = 413.54 × 201.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.51x = 83,325.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,325.23/299.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.21

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