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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.99, 414.06 and 195.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.99, 414.06 and 195.34 is: 269.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.99 : 414.06 = 195.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.99/414.06 = 195.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.99x = 414.06 × 195.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.99x = 80,879.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,879.92/299.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.61

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