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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.89, 449.25 and 200.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.89, 449.25 and 200.76 is: 300.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.89 : 449.25 = 200.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.89/449.25 = 200.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.89x = 449.25 × 200.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.89x = 90,191.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,191.43/299.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.75

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