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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299, 412.44 and 193.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299, 412.44 and 193.92 is: 267.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299 : 412.44 = 193.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299/412.44 = 193.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299x = 412.44 × 193.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299x = 79,980.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,980.36/299
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.49

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