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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.12, 412.68 and 195.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.12, 412.68 and 195.44 is: 269.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.12 : 412.68 = 195.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.12/412.68 = 195.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.12x = 412.68 × 195.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.12x = 80,654.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,654.18/299.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.64

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