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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.38, 414.49 and 199.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.38, 414.49 and 199.11 is: 298.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.38 : 414.49 = 199.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.38/414.49 = 199.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.38x = 414.49 × 199.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.38x = 82,529.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,529.10/276.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.61

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