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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.78, 413.40 and 194.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.78, 413.40 and 194.75 is: 268.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.78 : 413.40 = 194.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.78/413.40 = 194.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.78x = 413.40 × 194.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.78x = 80,509.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,509.65/299.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.56

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