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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.67, 413.71 and 194.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.67, 413.71 and 194.85 is: 269.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.67 : 413.71 = 194.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.67/413.71 = 194.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.67x = 413.71 × 194.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.67x = 80,610.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,610.36/299.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.00

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