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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.64, 413.38 and 194.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.64, 413.38 and 194.72 is: 268.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.64 : 413.38 = 194.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.64/413.38 = 194.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.64x = 413.38 × 194.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.64x = 80,493.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,493.35/299.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.63

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