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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.81, 413.90 and 202.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.81, 413.90 and 202.08 is: 278.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.81 : 413.90 = 202.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.81/413.90 = 202.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.81x = 413.90 × 202.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.81x = 83,639.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,639.90/299.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.98

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