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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.70, 403.79 and 199.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.70, 403.79 and 199.59 is: 275.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.70 : 403.79 = 199.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.70/403.79 = 199.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.70x = 403.79 × 199.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.70x = 80,591.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,591.45/292.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.34

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