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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.82, 413.44 and 201.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.82, 413.44 and 201.41 is: 277.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.82 : 413.44 = 201.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.82/413.44 = 201.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.82x = 413.44 × 201.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.82x = 83,269.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,269.93/299.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.73

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