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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.46, 412.65 and 194.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.46, 412.65 and 194.43 is: 267.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.46 : 412.65 = 194.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.46/412.65 = 194.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.46x = 412.65 × 194.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.46x = 80,231.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,231.54/299.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.92

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