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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.95, 413.80 and 201.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.95, 413.80 and 201.72 is: 278.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.95 : 413.80 = 201.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.95/413.80 = 201.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.95x = 413.80 × 201.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.95x = 83,471.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,471.74/299.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.29

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