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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.55, 413.19 and 194.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.55, 413.19 and 194.58 is: 268.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.55 : 413.19 = 194.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.55/413.19 = 194.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.55x = 413.19 × 194.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.55x = 80,398.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,398.51/299.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.40

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