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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.22, 412.76 and 192.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.22, 412.76 and 192.91 is: 266.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.22 : 412.76 = 192.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.22/412.76 = 192.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.22x = 412.76 × 192.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.22x = 79,625.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,625.53/299.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.11

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