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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.99, 416.58 and 196.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.99, 416.58 and 196.93 is: 271.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.99 : 416.58 = 196.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.99/416.58 = 196.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.99x = 416.58 × 196.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.99x = 82,037.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,037.10/301.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.66

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