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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.92, 414.02 and 201.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.92, 414.02 and 201.52 is: 278.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.92 : 414.02 = 201.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.92/414.02 = 201.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.92x = 414.02 × 201.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.92x = 83,433.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,433.31/299.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.19

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