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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.74, 413.55 and 194.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.74, 413.55 and 194.83 is: 268.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.74 : 413.55 = 194.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.74/413.55 = 194.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.74x = 413.55 × 194.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.74x = 80,571.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,571.95/299.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.81

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