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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.76, 413.82 and 201.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.76, 413.82 and 201.66 is: 278.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.76 : 413.82 = 201.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.76/413.82 = 201.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.76x = 413.82 × 201.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.76x = 83,450.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,450.94/299.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.39

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