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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.25, 412.77 and 194.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.25, 412.77 and 194.31 is: 268.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.25 : 412.77 = 194.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.25/412.77 = 194.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.25x = 412.77 × 194.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.25x = 80,205.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,205.34/299.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.02

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