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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.33, 412.52 and 199.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.33, 412.52 and 199.56 is: 275.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.33 : 412.52 = 199.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.33/412.52 = 199.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.33x = 412.52 × 199.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.33x = 82,322.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,322.49/299.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.02

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