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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.10, 412.89 and 199.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.10, 412.89 and 199.68 is: 275.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.10 : 412.89 = 199.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.10/412.89 = 199.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.10x = 412.89 × 199.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.10x = 82,445.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,445.88/299.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.65

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