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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.63, 414.87 and 199.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.63, 414.87 and 199.36 is: 298.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.63 : 414.87 = 199.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.63/414.87 = 199.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.63x = 414.87 × 199.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.63x = 82,708.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,708.48/276.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.99

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