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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.88, 413.91 and 195.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.88, 413.91 and 195.12 is: 269.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.88 : 413.91 = 195.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.88/413.91 = 195.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.88x = 413.91 × 195.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.88x = 80,762.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,762.12/299.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.31

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