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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.61, 413.25 and 200.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.61, 413.25 and 200.03 is: 275.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.61 : 413.25 = 200.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.61/413.25 = 200.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.61x = 413.25 × 200.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.61x = 82,660.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,660.33/299.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.89

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