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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.99, 413.22 and 199.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.99, 413.22 and 199.11 is: 298.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.99 : 413.22 = 199.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.99/413.22 = 199.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.99x = 413.22 × 199.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.99x = 82,276.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,276.23/275.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.11

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