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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.37, 413.36 and 194.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.37, 413.36 and 194.52 is: 268.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.37 : 413.36 = 194.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.37/413.36 = 194.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.37x = 413.36 × 194.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.37x = 80,405.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,405.81/299.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.58

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