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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.16, 412.78 and 194.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.16, 412.78 and 194.26 is: 268.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.16 : 412.78 = 194.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.16/412.78 = 194.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.16x = 412.78 × 194.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.16x = 80,185.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,185.67/299.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.04

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