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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.63, 413.70 and 193.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.63, 413.70 and 193.35 is: 266.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.63 : 413.70 = 193.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.63/413.70 = 193.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.63x = 413.70 × 193.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.63x = 79,987.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,987.39/299.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.95

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