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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276, 414.36 and 199.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276, 414.36 and 199.46 is: 299.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276 : 414.36 = 199.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276/414.36 = 199.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276x = 414.36 × 199.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276x = 82,648.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,648.25/276
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.45

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