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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.71, 413.60 and 199.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.71, 413.60 and 199.96 is: 275.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.71 : 413.60 = 199.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.71/413.60 = 199.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.71x = 413.60 × 199.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.71x = 82,702.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,702.92/299.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.95

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