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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.58, 413.16 and 194.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.58, 413.16 and 194.63 is: 268.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.58 : 413.16 = 194.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.58/413.16 = 194.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.58x = 413.16 × 194.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.58x = 80,410.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,410.54/299.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.41

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