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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.93, 413.63 and 194.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.93, 413.63 and 194.90 is: 268.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.93 : 413.63 = 194.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.93/413.63 = 194.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.93x = 413.63 × 194.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.93x = 80,616.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,616.55/299.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.78

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