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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.64, 413.44 and 201.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.64, 413.44 and 201.42 is: 277.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.64 : 413.44 = 201.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.64/413.44 = 201.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.64x = 413.44 × 201.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.64x = 83,275.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,275.08/299.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.92

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