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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.51, 413.38 and 194.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.51, 413.38 and 194.59 is: 268.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.51 : 413.38 = 194.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.51/413.38 = 194.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.51x = 413.38 × 194.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.51x = 80,439.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,439.61/299.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.57

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