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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.36, 413.26 and 199.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.36, 413.26 and 199.94 is: 276.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.36 : 413.26 = 199.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.36/413.26 = 199.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.36x = 413.26 × 199.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.36x = 82,627.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,627.74/299.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.01

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