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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.97, 413.83 and 195.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.97, 413.83 and 195.09 is: 269.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.97 : 413.83 = 195.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.97/413.83 = 195.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.97x = 413.83 × 195.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.97x = 80,734.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,734.09/299.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.14

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