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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.70, 413.50 and 194.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.70, 413.50 and 194.88 is: 268.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.70 : 413.50 = 194.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.70/413.50 = 194.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.70x = 413.50 × 194.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.70x = 80,582.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,582.88/299.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.88

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