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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.64, 413.58 and 196.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.64, 413.58 and 196.14 is: 270.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.64 : 413.58 = 196.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.64/413.58 = 196.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.64x = 413.58 × 196.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.64x = 81,119.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,119.58/299.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.72

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