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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.16, 413.08 and 194.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.16, 413.08 and 194.30 is: 268.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.16 : 413.08 = 194.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.16/413.08 = 194.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.16x = 413.08 × 194.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.16x = 80,261.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,261.44/299.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.29

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