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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.16, 412.91 and 199.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.16, 412.91 and 199.72 is: 275.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.16 : 412.91 = 199.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.16/412.91 = 199.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.16x = 412.91 × 199.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.16x = 82,464.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,464.61/299.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.66

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