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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.84, 413.64 and 193.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.84, 413.64 and 193.44 is: 266.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.84 : 413.64 = 193.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.84/413.64 = 193.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.84x = 413.64 × 193.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.84x = 80,013.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,013.75/299.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.86

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