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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.52, 412.92 and 201.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.52, 412.92 and 201.42 is: 277.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.52 : 412.92 = 201.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.52/412.92 = 201.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.52x = 412.92 × 201.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.52x = 83,170.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,170.35/299.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.68

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