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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.56, 413.63 and 200.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.56, 413.63 and 200.07 is: 276.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.56 : 413.63 = 200.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.56/413.63 = 200.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.56x = 413.63 × 200.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.56x = 82,754.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,754.95/299.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.26

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