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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.72, 413.39 and 200.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.72, 413.39 and 200.18 is: 276.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.72 : 413.39 = 200.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.72/413.39 = 200.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.72x = 413.39 × 200.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.72x = 82,751.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,751.41/299.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.10

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