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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.54, 413.30 and 201.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.54, 413.30 and 201.14 is: 277.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.54 : 413.30 = 201.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.54/413.30 = 201.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.54x = 413.30 × 201.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.54x = 83,131.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,131.16/299.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.53

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