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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.13, 412.66 and 194.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.13, 412.66 and 194.21 is: 267.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.13 : 412.66 = 194.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.13/412.66 = 194.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.13x = 412.66 × 194.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.13x = 80,142.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,142.70/299.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.92

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