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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.94, 414.03 and 201.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.94, 414.03 and 201.97 is: 278.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.94 : 414.03 = 201.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.94/414.03 = 201.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.94x = 414.03 × 201.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.94x = 83,620.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,620.63/299.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.80

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