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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.11, 412.59 and 194.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.11, 412.59 and 194.03 is: 267.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.11 : 412.59 = 194.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.11/412.59 = 194.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.11x = 412.59 × 194.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.11x = 80,054.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,054.84/299.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.64

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