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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.35, 412.83 and 194.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.35, 412.83 and 194.33 is: 268.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.35 : 412.83 = 194.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.35/412.83 = 194.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.35x = 412.83 × 194.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.35x = 80,226.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,226.29/299.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.00

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