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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.58, 412.98 and 201.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.58, 412.98 and 201.30 is: 277.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.58 : 412.98 = 201.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.58/412.98 = 201.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.58x = 412.98 × 201.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.58x = 83,132.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,132.87/299.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.50

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