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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.16, 413 and 194.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.16, 413 and 194.40 is: 268.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.16 : 413 = 194.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.16/413 = 194.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.16x = 413 × 194.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.16x = 80,287.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,287.20/299.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.38

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