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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.57, 413.48 and 201.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.57, 413.48 and 201.29 is: 277.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.57 : 413.48 = 201.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.57/413.48 = 201.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.57x = 413.48 × 201.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.57x = 83,227.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,227.83/299.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.83

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