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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.44, 414.79 and 199.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.44, 414.79 and 199.22 is: 298.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.44 : 414.79 = 199.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.44/414.79 = 199.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.44x = 414.79 × 199.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.44x = 82,631.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,631.89/276.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.92

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