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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.50, 424.29 and 199.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.50, 424.29 and 199.80 is: 299.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.50 : 424.29 = 199.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.50/424.29 = 199.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.50x = 424.29 × 199.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.50x = 84,771.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,771.02/283.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.02

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