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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.22, 412.70 and 199.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.22, 412.70 and 199.68 is: 275.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.22 : 412.70 = 199.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.22/412.70 = 199.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.22x = 412.70 × 199.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.22x = 82,406.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,406.94/299.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.41

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