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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.59, 413.64 and 194.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.59, 413.64 and 194.74 is: 268.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.59 : 413.64 = 194.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.59/413.64 = 194.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.59x = 413.64 × 194.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.59x = 80,551.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,551.22/299.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.87

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