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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.95, 413.94 and 201.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.95, 413.94 and 201.73 is: 278.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.95 : 413.94 = 201.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.95/413.94 = 201.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.95x = 413.94 × 201.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.95x = 83,502.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,502.33/299.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.38

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