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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.50, 413.12 and 194.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.50, 413.12 and 194.56 is: 268.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.50 : 413.12 = 194.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.50/413.12 = 194.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.50x = 413.12 × 194.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.50x = 80,376.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,376.63/299.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.37

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