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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.11, 412.35 and 194.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.11, 412.35 and 194.02 is: 267.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.11 : 412.35 = 194.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.11/412.35 = 194.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.11x = 412.35 × 194.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.11x = 80,004.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,004.15/299.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.47

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