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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.71, 413.58 and 195.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.71, 413.58 and 195.00 is: 269.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.71 : 413.58 = 195.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.71/413.58 = 195.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.71x = 413.58 × 195.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.71x = 80,648.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,648.77/299.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.09

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