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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.89, 415.24 and 199.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.89, 415.24 and 199.62 is: 299.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.89 : 415.24 = 199.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.89/415.24 = 199.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.89x = 415.24 × 199.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.89x = 82,890.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,890.21/276.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.36

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