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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.49, 413.13 and 194.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.49, 413.13 and 194.40 is: 268.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.49 : 413.13 = 194.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.49/413.13 = 194.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.49x = 413.13 × 194.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.49x = 80,312.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,312.47/299.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.16

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