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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.25, 412.97 and 195.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.25, 412.97 and 195.75 is: 270.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.25 : 412.97 = 195.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.25/412.97 = 195.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.25x = 412.97 × 195.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.25x = 80,838.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,838.88/299.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.14

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