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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.20, 412.99 and 194.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.20, 412.99 and 194.10 is: 267.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.20 : 412.99 = 194.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.20/412.99 = 194.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.20x = 412.99 × 194.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.20x = 80,160.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,160.36/299.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.92

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