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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.59, 413.26 and 201.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.59, 413.26 and 201.41 is: 277.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.59 : 413.26 = 201.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.59/413.26 = 201.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.59x = 413.26 × 201.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.59x = 83,234.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,234.70/299.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.83

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